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COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – A total of 166 pounds of unused and expired medications were collected Saturday, Oct. 24, during the Alleghany Highlands Drug Take Back Program.
Deputies from the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office joined officers from the Covington and Clifton Forge police departments, along with representatives from LewisGale Hospital Alleghany and the Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board, for the annual collection effort.
Two collection sites were established, one at Walmart in Covington and the other at Kroger in Clifton Forge.
The event resulted in nine bags of medications being collected. All 166 pounds were transported to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) office in Roanoke for proper disposal.
Residents who were unable to participate can still dispose of unwanted or expired medications using the permanent drop-off box located at the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone seeking assistance for themselves or someone struggling with drug or prescription medication addiction is encouraged to contact the Alleghany Highlands Community Services Board at 540-965-2100.
