Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, May 10, 2013 NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG DROP OFF DAY On Saturday, May 11, 2013 the Winnipeg Police Service will open their doors to members of the public wishing to dispose of unwanted, expired or unused prescription drugs as part of National Prescription Drug Drop Off Day.   The event is sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, and is being held in partnership with the Canadian Center on Substance Abuse and Public Safety Canada.   Many citizens have unused and expired prescription medications in their home as their safe disposal can be difficult.  Flushing them down the drain or tossing them in the garbage can be an environmental hazard.   As well, the misuse of prescription drugs has become a crisis in many communities across the country.  Research suggests that approximately 75% of young people who misuse these drugs have obtained them from home.   "Every unused prescription turned in has the potential to save the life of a citizen who may not be fully aware of the dangers of taking medication that has not been prescribed for them," said Chief Devon Clunis of the Winnipeg Police Service.   This coming Saturday drugs can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at any of our Service Centres.   DOWNTOWN Public Safety Building Service Centre - 151 Princess Street WEST WINNIPEG District 2 Service Centre - 210 Lyle Street NORTH WINNIPEG District 3 Service Centre - 260 Hartford Avenue EAST WINNIPEG East District Service Centre - 1750 Dugald Road East District Service Centre - 1400 Henderson Highway East District Service Centre - 1086 St. Mary's Road SOUTH WINNIPEG DISTRICT 6 Service Centre -1350 Pembina Highway This one-day Drug Drop service is free and anonymous. Please note that the proper disposal of medication is available year round at participating pharmacies.  For more information visit medicationsreturn.ca.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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