The Lynn Police Department has a prescription drug collection box located in the lobby of the police station and is open 24 hours a day. Drop-offs are completely confidential.
Over 5000 children under the age of 6 are poisoned annually by accidental exposure to prescription medication. One in five teens today report abusing prescription medication to get high.
Items to be collected include: Prescription and over the counter medication, medication samples, vitamins, veterinary medications, narcotics and liquid medications.