Thurston Sheriff Snaza on Medicine Take Back Law for WA State

Washington needs a statewide medicine take-back program to protect our kids, families, and environment. Every 15 minutes a child under 4 will overdose because of medicines found in the home. This is a very important issue to Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza.

Leftover medicines that linger in our homes are potentially dangerous and drug take-back programs are the only safe way to dispose of medicines. Because of the dire need, some law enforcement offices and pharmacies are collecting unwanted medicines from residents. But too many of Washington's cities and counties lack a take-back program. Funding is needed, and a statewide program would be more efficient and effective.

Don't Flush it and Don't Trash it! Take it Back.

For a full list of the agencies and organizations sponsoring the bill go to www.takebackyourmeds.org/about

For more information go to www.TakeBackYourMeds.org or www.facebook.com/TakeBackYourMeds

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