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Did you know?
Two out of three medications go unused
in the United States each year!
Here are a few tips on how to dispose of expired or unused surplus medication while keeping the environment in mind.
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It will come as no surprise to hear that flushing your expired medication down the toilet means it will ultimately end up in our water supply and in the homes of our favorite fishy friends Dory, Nemo, and Flounder.
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The Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS) is responsible for the consolidated efforts of Cherokee County law enforcement agencies and offices to address the current drug problem.
CMANS Project Drug Drop was instated to remove surplus prescription drugs from Cherokee County with the placement of Drug Drop boxes.
Here is an example of what these boxes look like and the respective locations in Cherokee County.
Other Safe Medication Disposal Sites:
CVS - 1600 Towne Lake Pkwy, Woodstock
Walgreens - 120 Marietta Hwy, Canton
Be sure to protect your personal information by scratching or marking through the label.
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Does your company have a
Certified
Drugs Don't Work Program in place?
Think drugs in Georgia don't affect you? Consider these facts:
- 38-50% of workers' compensation claims are related to substance abuse.
- Substance abusers file 3-5 times more workers' comp claims.
- Substance abusers have 300% higher medical costs/benefits.
- Substance abusers are 2.5 times more likely to be absent from work.
- 77% of adult drug users are employed.
To obtain the drug free workplace certification and qualify for the 7.5% discount on your workers' compensation premiums, visit
CherokeeChamber.com to get your
application turned in today!
Resources:
derrynh.org/police-department/pages/safe-medicine-disposal
echo.co.uk/blog/five-reasons-you-shouldnt-flush-leftover-medication-down-the-toilet
pharmacy.ca.gov/publications/dont_flush_meds.pdf
calpsc.org/mobius/cpsc-content/uploads/2015/08/Study-Taking-Stock-of-Medication-Wastage-Unused-Medicines-in-US-Households-2015.pdf
cmans.org/project-drug-drop/
kfilradio.com/fillmore-county-receives-cvs-drug-collection-unit/
youtube.com/watch?v=A47oil3RHKE
youtube.com/watch?v=Eh7O8lVyzNs
robinsregion.com/program/drugs-dont-work/
cherokeechamber.com/programs-events/programs/drugs-dont-work/
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