Local agencies promote drug takeback event Oct. 28 

South Heartland District Health Department (SHDHD) is partnering with Area Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention (ASAAP), local pharmacies, the drug enforcement agency, and area law enforcement to encourage the public to rid their medicine cabinets of unwanted and expired pills. Unused medication poses a risk to children, adults, and pets by creating opportunities for accidental or intentional misuse. There are several easy ways to safely dispose of old pills.

Prescription or over the counter pills can be taken to area law enforcement officials on Saturday, Oct. 28, National Drug Take Back Da...