Brown County Public Health, in partnership with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office and the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC), is hosting a Drug Take Back event tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the ADRC, 300 S. Adams Street, Green Bay.
The event offers community members a quick, no-questions-asked way to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications — helping keep families safe and prevent accidental overdoses.
Why It Matters
Leaving old medications at home can pose dangers, especially for children, older adults, and people with mental health or substance use disorders. Drug Take Back events aim to cut down on overdose risks.
So far in 2025, Brown County has reported 24 overdose-related deaths. In 2024, there were 31 deaths. Officials say clearing out medicine cabinets is one simple step to protect lives…