The Galena Police Department now has a medication disposal safe for Cherokee County residents who wish to dispose of any expired or unwanted medication.
The safe is located in the lobby of the Municipal Building and can be accessed during normal business hours. The unit was provided by DCCCA Inc. through a federal grant.
DCCCA works to identify and provide resources to communities identified as high-risk by starting medication disposal programs. The grant was awarded to the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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