Nearly 50 Pounds Of Drugs Collected In Calumet During Drug Take Back Day

The Michigan State Police Calumet Post collected 48 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday.

All 30 Michigan State Police posts participated in the one-day effort, partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other agencies to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for disposing of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.

Anyone unable to participate on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day can anonymously surrender their unused and unwanted medications for destruction at any MSP post, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. The service is free and anonymous with no questions asked.

The State of Michigan is using every available tool to combat the opioid epidemic. The collaborative efforts of state agencies amplifies Michigan’s efforts related to prevention and treatment of patients, education of health professionals and enforcement of over-prescribers. Efforts include:

• A one-stop shop website (Michigan.gov/opioids) with all helpful information and resources on the epidemic.
• Providing online resources for patients, health professionals and communities about prevention and treatment of opioid abuse;
• The Michigan Automated Prescription System provides real-time prescription data and resources to better assess a patient’s risk for substance use disorder; 
• Assistance with proper drug disposal of unwanted medications;
• Michigan State Police posts serving as drug-take back sites and providing the Angel Program for individuals struggling with addiction.

For more information about opioids and the additional steps residents can take to protect themselves and loved ones, visit michigan.gov/opioids.