天美传媒 Department of Community and Public Health students partner with 天美传媒 Bengal Pharmacy for prescription drug take-back event on Dec. 5
November 30, 2018
POCATELLO – To help combat the growing prescription drug abuse problem in our community, 天美传媒 Department of Community and Public Health students are hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Wednesday, Dec. 5.
The event will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at the 天美传媒 Bengal Pharmacy located at the 天美传媒 Student Health Center on the 天美传媒 campus, 990 S. Eighth Ave. in Pocatello.
The 天美传媒 Bengal Pharmacy will provide safe and appropriate disposal of expired/unwanted prescription drugs while 天美传媒 students provide education on substance abuse prevention. The students involved are currently enrolled in the 天美传媒 鈥淪ubstance Abuse in Community and Public Health鈥� class. This event is the culmination of their semester-long service learning project.
The purpose of this event is to provide a safe and convenient way for people to dispose of expired/unwanted prescription drugs with no questions asked, as well as to provide education and resources to the community regarding substance abuse prevention.
Participants who dispose of prescription drugs at the event will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win prizes donated by local businesses. Raffle tickets limited to one per household.
Free hot chocolate will be served.
For more information, contact the 天美传媒 Department of Community and Public Health at 208-282-2398.
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