By Stacy Rzepka, Public Affairs Specialist, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – The Fort Campbell Military Police, Army Substance Abuse Program, Blanchfield Army Community Hospital Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will provide another public opportunity to dispose of expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs Saturday Apr. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Disposing of unused prescriptions during this semi-annual event can prevent prescription medication abuse and theft by eliminating drugs from homes,” said Army Substance Abuse Coordinator Jon Nelson. Everyone is encouraged to drop off unused medications for disposal at the Main Post Exchange, inside the Mini-Mall area. The PX is located at 2840 Bastogne Ave., Fort Campbell, Ky. “The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked,” said Nelson.
Fort Campbell took in 147 pounds of unused or unwanted medications in October 2013 and the hope is to significantly increase that amount this April.
For additional information please visit the DEA website at www.dea.gov or call 1-800-882-9539.
If you or someone you know needs help, the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) offers services for alcohol and drug abuse problems for Soldiers and may have referral information for Families and civilians. Families should contact Army One Source at 877-811-ARMY or www.MyArmyOneSource.com or www.tricare.mil for substance abuse help. Department of Army civilians can contact the Employee Assistance Program at 270-798-5253. Soldiers should contact the ASAP Counseling Center at 270-412-6883.
ASAP Program Manager 270-412-0214
Prevention Coordinators 270-412-0080/82
Risk Reduction Coordinators 270-412-0084/85
Installation Drug Testing 270-798-7270
Clinical/Counseling
ASAP Counseling Center
Building 2526, 22nd and Kentucky
270-412-6883
Employee Assistance Program
270-798-5253