Drug Take Back Day was a huge success

Thanks to the efforts of the DEA, RAYSAC, Botetourt Prevention Council, Blue Ridge Behavorial Healthcare, The Botetourt Sheriff’s Dept, Commonwealth”s Attorney’s Office, Solomon’s Mission and Kroger on Saturday April 24th’s Drug Take Back Day went very well. Citizens turned out to help by returning their old medications.

Lt. Jeff Stritesky reported the numbers:

Drug Takeback Totals:

Buchanan 49.7 lbs

Daleville Kroger 323.2 lbs

Thanks to all who brought back prescription and OTC meds, almost 400 pounds of substances will not go into water systems, or the wrong hands. The DEA incenerates! Permanent drug take boxes are located at Downhome Pharmacy and The Botetourt Sheriff’s Department in the Public Safety Building.

–Cathy Benson