FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. During a recent meeting, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners proclaimed the third Saturday of every month as Forsyth County Take Back Day. The commission also urged all residents to take responsibility to remove unused prescription drugs from their homes on a regular monthly basis by using a locally registered Forsyth County Take Back location.

According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misuse controlled prescription drugs with the study showing the majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

The Forsyth County Drug Awareness Council, Youth Council and Sheriff’s Office invites all residents of Forsyth County to participate in making our community a safer place by removing and disposing of unused prescription drugs.

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