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KSAAT Presents $5,000 to PAK United

Knox County, OH – The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) presented the Mount Vernon PoliceDepartment’s PAK (Police and Kids) United Program with a $5,000 check on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Thedonation will support the ongoing efforts to engage local youth in fun activities to build relationships between law enforcement and youth. Since its inception in 2021, PAK United has …

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Drug Take Back Day Collection Totals released for Knox County

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, April 22, 2023Pounds collected: 145.48 pounds of unused, unwanted and expired medication Knox County, OH – On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Knox County participated in the DEA National Drug Take BackDay. Totals have been tallied, our community disposed of 145.48 lbs. of unused, unwanted and expiredmedication. Residents also disposed of 20 lbs. …

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Knox County participating in National Drug Take Back Day

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Spring Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, April 22, 2023 10a-2pDrop-off Locations: Danville Police DepartmentCenterburg Foster’s PharmacyFredericktown Police DepartmentKnox Public HealthKnox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion @ Conway’s Eastside PharmacyKnox County, OH – Knox County will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day, Saturday, April 22, 2023. Knox Substance Abuse Action Team …

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Knox County participating in National Drug Take Back Day

Who: KSAAT & Local Law Enforcement AgenciesWhat: Fall Drug Take Back DayWhen: Saturday, October 29, 2022 10 AM – 2 PMDrop-off Locations: Danville Police DepartmentCenterburg Foster’s PharmacyFredericktown Police DepartmentKnox Public Health Knox Community Hospital Medical Pavilion @ Conway’s Eastside PharmacyKnox County, OH – Knox County will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug TakeBack Day, Saturday, October 29, 2022.. …

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End Overdose in Knox County

Observed on the 31st of August each year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeksto create better understanding of overdose, reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths, and createchange to reduce the harms associated with drug use. The Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT) invites the Knox County community tocome together on Wednesday, August 31st to remember those who have died or …

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Another Successful Drug Take Back Day

Knox County had good participation in Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day with 103 lbs. of unwanted andexpired medications collected at five different locations. In addition to medications, the event alsoincluded the collection of used sharps, such as lancets and syringes. Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide event that happens twice a year – in the spring and fall – …

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