Shed the Meds - Take Back the Drugs Event

Brentwood Library will be hosting the annual “SHED THE MEDS” DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY EVENT. The event is conducted to help combat abuse & misuse of prescription medications by safely disposing unwanted, unused and expired medications. Prescription and over-the-counter medication including pills, liquids & inhalers will be accepted. Vaping devices & e-Cigarettes without batteries will also be accepted for free disposal. The event is being organized by Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood Community & SCCC Coalition, CASJ (Community Action for Social Justice) and Suffolk County Police Department. CASJ will be conducting on-site Narcan Trainings. Narcan kits will be distributed to each participant after being trained. Family Service League Long Island Prevention Resource Center will be supplying Deterra Bags as well. For more information contact Kathleen Flynn-Bisson, SCCC Addictions Studies Prevention Coordinator flynnk@sunysuffolk.edu