Medication Take Back Event - Beaumont Hospital Trenton

Press release from the City of Trenton:

October 16, 2020

Beaumont Health and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging people to drop off unused or expired prescribed medications Friday, Oct. 23 at Beaumont hospitals in Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne. On Saturday, Oct. 24 medications will be accepted at the Sterling Heights Medical Park across from Beaumont Hospital, Troy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 72,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2017 with opioids accounting for nearly 68% of these deaths. To turn the tide on the nation’s opioid epidemic, community members need a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused medications.

The take-back event includes over-the-counter medications and other drugs. No questions asked. Organizers prefer pills be in a plastic baggie. The four hospital sites will only accept pills. The Sterling Heights Medical Park site will also accept medical sharps.

Beaumont Hospital, Trenton

5450 Fort St.
Trenton 48183
Friday, Oct. 23: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Participating partners: Trenton Police Department

Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn

18101 Oakwood Blvd.Fitzgerald Valet
Dearborn 48124
Friday, Oct. 23: 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Participating partners: Dearborn Police Department, Michigan Opioid Prescribing Engagement Network

Beaumont Hospital, Taylor

10000 Telegraph Rd.
Taylor 48180
Friday, Oct. 23: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Participating partners: Taylor Police Department

Beaumont Hospital, Wayne

33155 Annapolis St.
Wayne 48184
Friday, Oct. 23: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

This press release was produced by the City of Trenton. The views expressed are the author's own.