| id | cleanReleaseDate | troopName | title |
| 5690 | 2011-10-25 | Troop F | National Take Back Initiative |
TROOP F - NEWS RELEASE October 25, 2011 National Take Back Initiative On Saturday, October 29, 2011, Louisiana State Police will be participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Take Back Initiative.DEA’s National Take Back Initiative is a nationwide coordinated effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from households across the country. This initiative provides the public with the opportunity to surrender pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to their local law enforcement officers for disposal and destruction. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet. All Louisiana State Police Troop offices will be participating as drop locations for designated controlled dangerous substances for one day only on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Troopers will be working in conjunction with DEA agents to receive these substances and ensure they are properly disposed. Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications will be accepted for collection. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. Intra-venous solutions, injectables, and syringes will NOT be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. This is an anonymous program. No identification will be requested from donors who choose to participate. Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the receiving container at the drop site. We encourage individuals to remove labels with personal identifying information before disposal. Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers. Contact Information: TFC Mark Dennis Public Information Officer Louisiana State Police – Troop F Office: (318) 345-2810 mark.dennis@dps.la.gov www.LSP.org | |||
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