Volunteers from TriStar StoneCrest and Rutherford County Sheriff's Office will collect and safely dispose of unused opioid medications

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center will participate in the US Justice Department and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this month. The community is invited to drop off unused opioid prescriptions at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center's "Crush the Crisis" event for the medicine to be disposed of properly with the assistance of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement officials will assist with collecting and safely disposing of pain reliever pills, capsules and patches.

According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. In 2016, the Tennessee Department of Health stated over 1,600 Tennesseans passed away from drug overdoses: the leading cause of death over suicides, homicides and motor vehicle accidents. Furthermore, unused opioids are major sources of misuse and diversion. This event will be a great way to teach the community how to safely handle any unused prescriptions.

Saturday, April 28th, 2018 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Outside of Main Entrance

200 StoneCrest Blvd., Smyrna, TN 37167

Presented in partnership by TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, Rutherford County Sheriff's Department and the DEA

Our goal for 'Crush the Crisis' is to bring awareness to the dangers of opioid addiction and increase awareness on proper prescription disposal," said Lou F. Caputo, President & CEO, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. "Opioid addiction can happen to anyone and we are providing this drop off opportunity confidentially and anonymously."

FREE and no registration required.

For more information, contact Kerry Rogers, TriStar StoneCrest Marketing and Communication Specialist at 615.796-1396 or kerry.rogers2@hcahealthcare.com.