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Protecting our youth with LifeInCheck™ Consumer Drug Take-Back Program.

     Porsha Carr

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What is a memory you would never forget? One memory I will never forget is the day I received a phone call that my cousin who was younger than me was in trouble. She had accidentally taken a family member’s prescription drugs. She was young and didn’t know better. The prescription drugs old and just laying around. To a little one, something like this could have easily looked like a piece of candy or even a small toy. As she was rushed to the hospital no one knew what the outcome would be. But we all knew one thing this could have been prevented. Lucky for my sweet cousin she ended up being okay and is now a healthy adult thriving. Today I am grateful to introduce you toĀ LifeInCheck™Ā Consumer Drug Take-Back Program.

LifeInCheck™ Consumer Drug Take-Back Program.

LifeInCheckĀ Consumer Drug Take-Back Program is a program designed to help take unused prescription drugs out of the home and dispose of them. Rather it is medication for mom, dad, grandparents, anyone even pets.Ā LifeInCheckĀ Consumer Drug Take-Back not only is a solution for disposing of unused medications but also expired medications too. Yes! Many of us have expired medications right in our own cabinets and have no idea. When usingĀ LifeInCheckĀ you can pretty much dispose of any prescription. When using LifeInCheck you can pretty much dispose of any prescription. Things like painkillers or inhalers. But disposing of things such as needles, sharps, or personal care products are prohibited.ā€‹

Some may be reading this and this well I will just flush it down the toilet or toss it in the trash. Stop! Here’s something you may not have known. When you useĀ LifeInCheckĀ meds are destroyed. This is actually turned into energy and is then kept out of the ecosystem and water. Pretty amazing right? Well withĀ LifeInCheckĀ Consumer Drug Take-Back you can easily get rid of all of those medications the right way and it’s so simple.

Why is this important?

TheĀ LifeInCheckĀ Consumer Drug Take-Back Program is probably one of the most important things I have ever raised awareness for and for many reasons. Do you remember the story I told you about my cousin and how it could have been prevented? Those prescription drugs were not being used. Had they been disposed of at a place likeĀ LifeInCheckĀ maybe that situation could have been way different. As a mother of two little ones and an aunt of teenagers, it’s very important that I practice safe storage of drugs in my home. But drugs that I am not using? It’s even more important than those are disposed of. Even if you live with older people who may have a hard time remembering things or get confused disposing of drugs could prevent them from taking something that is not meant for them.Ā LifeInCheckĀ is a great solution. So wanna learn how to use the program?

LifeInCheck™ kiosk.

TheĀ LifeInCheckĀ kiosk is the best way to get rid of unused and expired prescription drugs. The kiosk is bright green and located at different local pharmacies (find one here). So how do you use it?

  1. Search through your home for unused and expired prescriptions.
  2. Locate your localĀ LifeInCheckĀ kiosk or request a mail-back envelope.
  3. Insert the medication into a provide envelope and follow the directions on the screens.
  4. Insert your medications into the kiosk.

Congratulations you did it! You have just helped keep these unwanted drugs out of the hands of a child, out of the trash, and out of our environment. Way to go! Remember your information is never stored, no one will ever ask you any questions and it’s a completely free service.

Help spread the word.

Since January of 2017Ā 368,238 lbs or aboutĀ 184 tonsĀ of prescription drugs have been collected. Isn’t that amazing? The best part is this is only the beginning. With my help and yours, we can help spread the word aboutĀ LifeInCheckĀ Consumer Drug Take-Back Program and let everyone know the importance of disposing of their unused medications, when, where, and how. Together we can! and we will!.

To learn more aboutĀ LifeInCheckĀ Consumer Drug Take-Back Program be sure to clickĀ here.