Prescription Drug Drop Box

A prescription drug drop box, designed for year round disposal of outdated or unneeded pharmaceuticals (it is limited to unused pills and capsules. No syringes, creams, or aerosols are permitted), is installed in the lobby area of the Preble County Sheriff's Office. The box was obtained through a grant from the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI).

Location:

Preble County Sheriff's Office
1139 Preble Drive
Eaton, OH 45320

Availability: 24 hours a day, year round.

Why the Box Was Installed

Prescription drug abuse has been a significant problem in both Preble County and across the country for many years. One source of these pharmaceuticals that can make their way into the wrong hands is the medication that is kept in resident's medicine cabinet. In fact, with prescription drug abuse being the Number 1 substance of abuse among 12 to 17 year old's, a significant source of these drugs are pills that are not properly secured in the home.

With the installation of this box, residents have 365 day access to properly dispose of outdated and unneeded pharmaceuticals in the jail lobby area. Pills, capsules, and patches are accepted at the box, with needles and liquids being excluded as allowable items for disposal.

The Preble County Sheriff's Office feels that this is just one step toward reducing the amount of prescription drug abuse in the county and hopes that citizens take full advantage of this program. This along with enforcement, education and effective rehabilitation, is the only way our community can make positive strides toward addressing this issue.

Preble County residents wanting further information can also visit the Rx Drug Drop Box website to locate take back boxes across the country.