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DEA Drug Takeback/One Pill Can Kill
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 , 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm CDT
Health Promotion and Wellness (on behalf of Recovery for Redbirds) and the Illinois State University Police Department will host ISU’s fourth biannual DEA Drug Takeback Event, including information from the One Pill Can Kill campaign. Dependent on location, participants can walk or drive up to drop off prescription or over-the-counter medications, inhalers, syringes/sharps, and electronic vape devices. Prescription and over-the-counter medications (as well as the other items being collected at the event) can harm our water supply and environment when disposed of improperly by flushing or throwing in the landfill. Unused or expired medications are a public safety issue, leading to misuse and accidental drug poisoning. Prescription medications are the second most common form of drug misuse in America (behind cannabis), with most of these drugs obtained from family and friends (or their medicine cabinets.
The One Pill Can Kill campaign provides education to prevent accidental drug poisoning. In recent years, there has been growth in the number of counterfeit prescription drugs that contain deadly doses of fentanyl, which is as small as the point of a sharpened pencil. The DEA aims to drive home the important message that pills not prescribed by a medical professional and received from a licensed pharmacist are unsafe and potentially fatal. It’s important to note, however, that fentanyl can be found in any illicit drug, not just fake pills.
Event Dates and Locations
Monday, October 23, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., next to Watterson Dining Commons
Tuesday, October 24, 12-3 p.m., in the pull up lane on the west side of Turner Hall, facing the arena (700 W. College Ave.)
Wednesday, October 25, 12-3 p.m., first floor of Bone Student Center near Redbird Spirit Shop/Starbucks
If you cannot make it to the event or need to recycle items between events, review the following information for permanent disposal locations.
Safe Disposal of Prescription/Over-the-Counter Medications
- Community Health Care Clinic, 900 Franklin Ave., Normal, IL
- CVS, 1130 S. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL
- CVS, 1701 Fort Jesse Road, Normal, IL
- Hy-Vee Pharmacy, 1403 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL – No liquids, no inhalers
- Meijer Pharmacy, 1900 E. College Ave., Normal, IL
- Normal Police Department (outdoor boxes) – 100 E. Phoenix Ave., Normal, IL
- OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center Entrance A, 2200 E. Washington St., Inside of Building A (facing State Farm), Bloomington, IL – No Inhalers
- Student Health Services Pharmacy, 201 N. University St., Normal, IL
- Walgreens Pharmacy, 1525 N. Veterans Parkway, Bloomington, IL
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy, 300 N. Greenbriar Drive, Normal, IL (Outdoor Boxes)
Year- Round Disposal of Batteries from Vape/Electronic Cigarette Devices
- Interstate All Battery, 1115 E. Lafayette St., Bloomington, IL
Year-Round Disposal of Syringes and Needles
Needles and sharps can be disposed of with regular household garbage if proper precautions are taken. Needles and sharps should be placed in a puncture proof container. Duct tape the cap to the container before disposal.
Organizers: Health Promotion and Wellness, Recovery for Redbirds, and the Illinois State University Police Department.
Location: First Floor of the Bone Student Center near the Redbird Spirit Shop and Starbucks
