Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out Month

It’s medicine cabinet clean-out month and area pharmacies are urging Dryden-area residents to drop off any unwanted or expired medication free of charge.
The initiative is being spearheaded with help from the Northwestern Health Unit and Mayor’s Committee for the Prevention of Substance Abuse.
Pharmacist Laurence Zachidniak says narcotic abuse is a major problem in this community and the initiative is aimed at curbing the use of prescription drugs.
According to a survey, about 18% of students reported using a prescription narcotic that was not prescribed to them and most of them got the drug from home.
Zachidniak is also asking homeowners to install a medicine cabinet that can be locked.