NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansans across the state were turning in their unused and expired medications on Saturday.
According to the North Little Rock Police Department, they were able to collect about 556 pounds of prescription drugs.
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The purpose of the program is to help reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse, accidental poisoning and environmental health.
The program is also aimed at combating the opioid epidemic…