National Drug Take Back Day helping residents safely dispose of unneeded medications

LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) — In light of National Drug Take Back Day, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), with the help of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, is helping Lee County residents safely dispose of medications they no longer need.

According to officials, the goal is to prevent unnecessary damage to the environment and reduce these disposed medications from reaching the wrong hands.

Each year, the U.S. DEA holds a National Drug Take Back Day during the months of April and Oct…

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