Prescription Drug Drop-off Locations
Dangers of Cough Syrup
Did you know that one in 27 teens has misused over-the-counter (OTC) cough medicine to get high? The first step in preventing misuse is educating yourself. To learn more, follow @StopMedAbuse and head to: https://stopmedicineabuse.org/what-is-dxm #PreventMedMisuse
Be Aware
“Lean” is just one slang term for medicine misuse. Stay on top of ever-evolving slang and OTC cough medicine misuse trends by following @StopMedAbuse. Learn more: https://stopmedicineabuse.org/blog/details/lean-slang-for-getting-high-with-cough-syrup #PreventMedMisuse
Teen Drug Misuse
Studies show that roughly 1 in 4 teenagers knows someone who has abused OTC cough medicine to get high. Follow @StopMedAbuse for more and learn the side effects & warning signs of medicine misuse, here: https://stopmedicineabuse.org/what-does-abuse-look-like/ #PreventMedMisuse
Cherokee County
Prescription Drug Boxes
Residents of Cherokee County can take unused & expired prescription and over-the-counter medications to the drop boxes for safe, and environmentally appropriate disposal. Items that cannot be disposed of in the Drop Boxes are Inhalers, Syringes, e-cigarettes/vape batteries. The following CVS and Walgreen Pharmacies are the prescription drug disposal locations in Cherokee County.