National Poison Prevention Week

Did you know North Carolina has one of the highest overdose death rates in the U.S.? Medications are NOT meant to be shared. A medicine that has benefits for one could be fatal for another. In recognition of National Poison Prevention week, the Mooresville Police Department will be at South Iredell Senior Center on Tues., March 18 to provide the public with a safe means of disposing of drugs. These are drugs that might otherwise end up in our water system, put young children at risks, increases the likelihood of endangering someone?s life or even cause death. Please bring expired medications, those you no longer use, or want, both prescription or over the counter. The take back will occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Feel free to bring medications in their labeled containers, as these will be taken and destroyed as well. For further questions contact Officer Childers with the Mooresville Police Department at 704-658-9016.