drug takeback

Coalition assists BPD in drug takeback

Published by admin on Tue, 10/30/2018 - 6:52pm

The Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coaltion (BAHCC) stepped up efforts to battle drug issues over the weekend, participating in an event to help pull prescription drugs away from the grasp of potential misuse.

The Braidwood Police Department and the BAHCC participated in the national Drug Takeback event hosted by the DEA on Saturday, Oct. 27, where residents were encouraged to bring in their expired, unused, or unwanted medications.

Drug take back set for April 29

Published by admin on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 3:12pm

The Braidwood Police Department and the Braidwood Area Healthy Communities Coalition (BAHCC) are teaming up for a drug-takeback event later this month.

The city will host a drug take-back event at the police station, 141 W. Main St.,  on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Residents can turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal during those hours.