News Release

WARSAW — A primary substance use prevention strategy is proper disposal of unused prescription medication.

Unused prescription drugs can find their way into the wrong hands. That can be dangerous and tragic. This is why Kosciusko County law enforcement agencies applaud the efforts of individuals from across the country and right here in the county who have cleaned out their homes and turned in — safely and anonymously — a record amount of prescription drugs.

The Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiatives. The “Take Back” on Saturday, Oct. 26 seeks to prevent prescription drug misuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.

The drug use and overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. The utilization of prescription drug drop-off boxes reflects the commitment to Kosciusko County residents’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications from their homes as a measure of preventing medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting.

Prescription drug drop-off boxes are permanently placed in locations throughout Kosciusko County. Area residents are encouraged to safely dispose of prescription medications during the “Prescription Drug Take Back” and throughout the year. K-CODE, Kosciusko Coalition on Drug Education, manages the Kosciusko County Prescription Drug Drop-Off Box initiative in partnership with Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office, Kosciusko Cares and Kosciusko Drug Free Coalition, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Silver Lake Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department, Kosciusko County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Milford Police Department and Syracuse Police Department.

Drop box locations for proper disposal of prescription medications:

• Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office — 221 W. Main St., Warsaw.
• Claypool — 408 S. Graceland Ave., Claypool.
• Pierceton Police Department — 207 N. First St., Pierceton.
• Mentone Police Department — 201 W. Main St., Mentone.