Clarksville, TN – Did you know that almost 7% of Tennessee’s 12-17-year-old population has used prescription drugs for non-medical use (Prescription for Success – www.tn.gov/mental).
Keeping your family and our community safe is as simple as securing the medications in your home. Answer the following five statements to find out about the security of your medications.
Please check all that apply to you:
___ I do NOT lock up my prescription or over-the-counter medications.
___ I do NOT count my prescription or over-the-counter medications often.
___ I have children/teenagers living in or visiting my home.
___ I have visitors in my home.
___ I have had someone take my medications without my permission.
If you checked one or more statements, the security of your prescription and/or over-the-counter medications could be at risk. You can reduce your risk by counting often, locking up, and dropping off your medications. It only makes sense!
The Clarksville Police Department recommends you count your medications every two weeks. This will prevent theft and ensure that medications are taken properly. Lock up your medications and store them in a place that others would not think to look.
Clarksville Police Department’s Medication Drop Box Locations
Lobby of District 1 Criminal Investigations
1885A Fort Campbell Boulevard (next to Baskin Robins)-until the new District 1 precinct opens at 211 Cunningham Lane later in the month.
Lobby of District 3 Criminal Investigations
1584 Vista Lane
Lobby of Police Headquarters
135 Commerce Street.
Acceptable Items
- Prescription Medications
- All over the counter medications
- Pet medications
- Medicated Ointments, lotions or drops
- Liquid medications in leak proof containers
- Pills in plastic containers, baggies, or foil
Unacceptable Items
- Illegal Drugs or Narcotics
- Needles / Sharps or Syringes with Needles
- Blood sugar equipment
- Thermometers
- IV Bags
- Bloody or Infectious Waste
- Personal Care Products i.e. Shampoo, Lotions etc.
For additional information on prescription drug abuse prevention contact the Clarksville Police Department Count It! Lock It! Drop It! Coordinator 931.645.1126 or for more information of the program visit the website www.countitlockitdropit.org
