Senator Fred Akshar joined local community leaders and law enforcement for a “Shed the Meds” prescription turn-in event on Saturday at the Waverly Village Office. Volunteers collected over 34 pounds of prescription medication, with an estimated street value of over $5,000 worth of opioids.In addition to dropping off old prescription pills, community members participated in free Narcan training. Upon completion of their training, each trainee received a free Narcan kit.
Over the past two years, Akshar’s Shed the Meds events across the 52nd Senate District have collected over 500 lbs. of prescription drugs, getting an estimated street value of $180,000 worth of drugs off the street, according to local law enforcement officials.
