Key Messages for SAFE Medication Use & DISPOSAL

Only use prescription medications as

directed by a health professional.

Never share your prescription medicationswith others or use someone else’sprescription medications.

Be a good example to those around you bymodeling these safe medication-takingpractices and discussing the dangers ofmisusing prescription drugs with yourfamily, friends, colleagues, students, orpatients.

Always store your medications securely toprevent others from taking them, andproperly dispose of medications that you nolonger need.

Residents can DISPOSE of their unwantedmedications at any Nassau County PoliceDepartment Precinct or Community Center.The disposal bin is located in the lobby. Turnover for precinct locations.

This fact card was printed by the Manhasset Community Coalition Against Substance Abuse (CASA)’s Generation Rx Grant Award funded by the Cardinal Health Foundation. The Cardinal Health Foundation is committed to helping communities address prescription drug misuse.

Key Messages for SAFE Medication Use & DISPOSAL

DON’T DELAY!DISPOSE OF MEDS TODAY!

Drop Unnecessary Meds at ANYNassau County Police Department Precinct24 hours a Day • 7 days a week • 365 days a year

• 1st Precinct (516) 573-6100 900 Merrick Road Baldwin NY 11510

• 2nd Precinct (516) 573-6200 7700 Jericho Tpke. Woodbury NY 11797

• 3rd Precinct (516) 573-6300 214 Hillside Ave. Williston Park NY 11596

• 3rd Precinct Police Center (516) 573-6600 100 Community Drive Manhasset NY 11030

• 4th Precinct (516) 573-6400 1699 Broadway Hewlett NY 11557

• 5th Precinct (516) 573-6500 1655 Dutch Broadway Elmont NY 11003

• 7th Precinct (516) 573-6700 3636 Merrick Road Seaford NY 11783

The following local village and City Police Departments have disposal boxes. Please call for availability.

Floral Park 1 Floral Blvd. Floral Park 516-326-6400Garden City 349 Stewart Ave. Garden City 516-742-9600Lynbrook 1 Columbus Drive Lynbrook 516-599-3300Malverne 1 Britton Circle Malverne 516-599-3141Old Westbury 1 Store Hill Road Old Westbury 516-626-0200Pt. Washington 500 Pt. Washington Blvd. 516-883-0500City of Glen Cove 1 Bridge St. Glen Cove 516-676-1000City of Long Beach 1 W. Chester St. Long Beach 516-431-1800