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More than 75 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs received at Campbell United’s Drug Take Back
More than 75 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were turned in by the public on October 26 at Campbell United’s Drug Take Back event, which was part of a national DEA initiative. Campbell United Director Charlsa Honeycutt, Officer Oakes and Catherine Brunson at Saturday’s event.
By Charlotte Underwood
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- More than 75 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were received during Campbell United’s Drug Take Back event held on Saturday, October 26th at the Woodson’s Mall. The aim of the event was to “provide a safe way for unneeded prescription medications to be disposed of” and was part of a National DEA Drug Take Back initiative. Campbell United had a booth set up from 10 am till 2 pm to collect the unwanted prescription drugs, they also handed out prescription drug lock boxes.
According to Campbell United Director Charlsa Honeycutt, they were “very pleased with the turnout for the event” and “more than 75 pounds of prescription drugs were disposed of.”
Events like this are important to get these unwanted prescription drugs out of your medicine cabinet so they do not fall into the wrong hands or get disposed of improperly, according to organizers.
At its October meeting, Campbell United members finalized their vision and mission statements, something the group had been working on over the past couple of months.
Campbell United’s Vision Statement is “A Healthy and Safe Campbell County free from substance use and misuse.” While its Mission Statement is to “Prevent substance use and misuse for youth and adults in Campbell County through awareness education and recovery support.”
Campbell United Director Charlsa Honeycutt, Sheriff’s Officer Oakes and Drug Take Back event volunteers Brian Hatmaker and Melanie Ulmer received over 75 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday, Oct. 26.
According to Honeycutt, having a drug take back event like for the local community shows their mission and vision statements in action by “getting these possibly dangerous prescription medications out of reach of youth.”
“This will keep them out of the reach of small children while helping our environment,” Honeycutt said. She also wanted to say thank you to J.J. Hatmaker and Officer Oakes from the Campbell County Sheriff’s Department for their help and support, as well as thanks to volunteers Brian Hatmaker and Melanie Ulmer.”
The next Campbell United meeting is November 14th at noon at TCAT Jacksboro’s conference room. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-11/04/2024-6AM)