The second MTSU Prescription Drug Take-Back Day proved almost as successful as the first one.  This, according to event organizers.  Robert Rickman has more...

As part of a national initiative, the drug take-back day was held outside the Student Health, Wellness and Recreation Center. Campus Pharmacy, Public Safety and Health Promotions co-sponsored the event.

Campus Pharmacy Director Tabby Ragland said 23 pounds of prescription drugs and over-the-counter items were turned in by the campus community and public. In April, more than 29 pounds was collected.  Robert Rickman WGNS news.

October is Medicine Abuse Awareness Month, and the campus drug take-back event gives the MTSU community an opportunity to get medicines they no longer need out of their homes and out of danger of being misused.

Organizers requested people keep medications in their original packaging when possible, and black out any personally identifying information on the labels.

Ragland says the organizing committee will determine a date for the spring drug take-back day.

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Jimmy Hart, MTSU News and Public Affairs