According to a recent survey on drug use and health, approximately 6.4 million Americans abuse prescription drugs annually. The survey also revealed that many of these prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, oftentimes from home medicine cabinets.
To address prescription drug abuse locally, and as a result of a coordinated effort among the Beaufort County Alcohol and Drug Department, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office and the Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth, drug take back events have been scheduled for tomorrow, October 27, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. at two Beaufort County locations.
The prescription drug take back events will be held at the Beaufort County Convenience Center, 80 Shanklin Road in Beaufort and at the Beaufort County Convenience Center, 104 Simmonsville Road in Bluffton. There will be no liquid medications, sharps, medical waste or inventory from medical practices accepted. Please see the attached flyer for additional details.
In addition to our drug take back event, Beaufort County residents can to drop off their unused prescription drugs at the following locations between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday:
- The second floor of the Beaufort County Government Building, 4819 Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton.
- The Beaufort County Sheriff's Office in Beaufort at 2001 Duke Street.
- The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office on Hilton Head Island at 70 Shelter Cove Lane.
We appreciate your partnership and continued commitment to the safety of our community.
