OLD LYME — Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau (LYSB) and the Lyme-Old Lyme (LOL) Prevention Coalition host Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a drive-through event at the Lyme Street Fire House, 69 Lyme St., Old Lyme.
This event will give residents another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
This event is free and anonymous — no questions asked.
Since the first Lyme-Old Lyme ‘Drug Take-Back’ event in 2011, citizens have returned more than 700 pounds of medications to prevent misuse.
Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinets.
Sadly, prescription drug abuse is on the rise among adults and youth, so this is a welcome opportunity to dispose of your unwanted medications.
The mission of the LOL Prevention Coalition is to prevent and reduce alcohol and other drug use among youth by collaborating with the community to raise awareness, modify social norms, educate youth and adults, initiate policy change and promote healthy activities.
Join the Coalition at any meeting or contact LYSB at 860-434-7208.
In addition to LYSB and the LOL Prevention Coalition, this event is co-sponsored by Old Lyme Police Department, Troop F State Police, and the Old Lyme Fire Department.
For more information about Drug Take-Back Day, contact LYSB at 860-434-7208 or visit www.lysb.org
Car Seat Safety Check Offered During Drug Take-Back Day
Is Your Car Seat Installed Correctly??
Bring your vehicle, your child, and their existing car seat to LYSB’s Car Seat Safety Check event to have them double-checked by certified police technicians.
Our upcoming event is on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lyme Street Fire House. Appointments are required. Walk-ins may not be able to be accommodated.
Request an appointment at this link.
If you can’t make this event, you can request a private appointment by calling LYSB at 860-434-7208, or click the Schedule link below.