Michigan State Police will accept pills on Saturday.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., individuals can drop by any MSP post to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted pills, which will then be properly destroyed. Please note that only pills will be accepted; no liquids, inhalers, patches, or syringes will be accepted.

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If you’re unable to make it on Saturday, all MSP posts also accept unwanted pills on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. To find the nearest MSP collection site, visit their website here.

Program will keep people safe says Michigan medical director.

Dr. Colleen Lane, the medical director of addiction medicine at Corewell Health in Michigan, emphasizes the importance of this event, particularly in light of Michigan’s past struggles with opioid-related deaths. Lane says, “Last year, Michigan saw far too many avoidable opioid-related deaths. So many of these deaths were related to prescription medications. By dropping off unused medications, you are playing a critical role in keeping your family and community safe.”

Law enforcement agencies will oversee the disposal of collected materials to ensure they are handled appropriately. It’s worth noting that the DEA strongly advises against flushing medications down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, as these methods can pose significant safety and health risks.

For additional collection sites beyond MSP posts, interested individuals can also consult the DEA website.

How many drugs did the DEA receive last year?

During the last National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in October 2023, DEA and its law enforcement partners came together again to protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 599,897 pounds of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 collection sites across the country.

The DEA’s commitment to addressing the drug overdose epidemic in the United States is evident through initiatives like National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. By encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes, the DEA aims to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever taking root.

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As part of this commitment, resources are available on the DEA’s webpage to assist individuals in disposing of unneeded medications, seeking treatment for substance use disorders, and understanding more about the drug overdose epidemic in the United States.