MatForce, a primary prevention coalition focused on forestalling drug use among youth, once again partnered with local law enforcement to host drug recall events throughout Yavapai County.
Since 2008, approximately 41,000 pounds of medicine have been collected and properly disposed of through ‘Dump the Drugs’ events and drop box locations throughout Yavapai County.
Takeback events are a convenient way for community members to dispose of expired or unwanted medications. The event will take place on Saturday, April 22nd from 10am to 2pm in six locations.
Prescott Area Locations:
• Chino Valley Police Department, 1950 Boss Drive, Chino Valley.
• Prescott Police Department, 222 S. Marina Street, Prescott.
• Prescott Valley Police Department, 7601 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley. and,
• Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, 4155 W. Outer Loop Road, Suite B, Prescott.
Locations in the Verde Valley area:
• Cottonwood Police Department, 199 S. 6th St., Cottonwood. and,
• Clarkdale Police Department, 49 N. 9th St., Clarkdale.
MatForce is a community organization that educates about substance abuse issues, raises awareness, and advocates for policy change throughout Yavapai County. With over 300 active volunteers, MatForce embraces the belief that stopping drug use before it starts through primary prevention strategies is an essential part of building healthier communities. . MatForce’s programs include drug education in schools, the Yavapai Reentry Project, Trauma Lens Care, public awareness and education campaigns, and advocating for policy change at the state and local levels.
For more information, visit matforce.org or its suite of websites (MarijuanaHarmlessThinkAgain.org, OpioidOD.com, YavapaiReentryProject.org, TraumaLensCare.org, SACLAz.org, NaloxoneAZ.com, TalkNowAZ.com, TheNewMeth.com, CommunityReentryProjectsAZ.org) Please visit
Information provided by MatForce.
