CALDWELL, Idaho — West Valley Medical Center along with several other collection locations across the Treasure Valley hosted its 3rd annual Crush the Crisis event on Saturday, October 28 in conjunction with National Drug Take Back Day events happening across the country.
The prescription drug takeback events work to raise awareness of the dangers of misusing prescription drugs and highlight the importance of safely disposing of unused or expired medications.
The nationwide event provides communities with the opportunity to do just that, making proper disposal accessible and anonymous.
In 2022, the CDC reported over 109,000 drug overdose deaths in the US. 381 of them were Idahoans. West Valley Medical Center is working to prevent that number from growing.
For more information, visit hcahealthcare.com/crushthecrisis or call (833)582-1970.
