By Ian Skotte
Staff Writer
The Franklin County Prevention Coalition has been routinely notifying the public of prescription pill and drug disposal areas throughout the county. Last week, members of the coalition got together to destroy the unwanted medications.
According to Coordinator Tabatha Curtis, the Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program is a collaborative effort between local police departments, the Franklin County Prevention Coalition, the Franklin County Health Council, Winchester Utilities and Duck River Membership Corporation. “The purpose is to educate the public about the harm done to the environment and community due to the current prescription and non-prescription drug disposal practices and to provide them with an alternative way of disposal that ensures the quality of our water and control of prescription drugs on our streets for future generations,” Curtis stated in a press release. plants and get into drinking water as well as making themselves readily available on the streets.
Curtis added that the program is important because many pharmaceuticals get past wastewater treatment
“This process of disposal will help to ensure safer drinking water and prevent prescription drug trafŠ cking in our streets for future generations,” Curtis said.
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