I interviewed Sergeant Barb Soffin of the Michigan State Police Lapeer Post on my morning show the other day. She talked about The Big Red Barrel Project and the fact that heroin addition typically starts with the abuse of prescription medication, specifically heavy painkillers. A child hears about kids taking Vicodin and Oxycontin and finds some of these medications in the home medicine cabinet and decides to try them out. The child discovers he likes the way the drug makes him feel and learns he can obtain heroin easily and for less money than prescription drugs. The child becomes addicted to heroin.

Dispose of unused medications safely and securely in the Big Red Barrel located in the lobby of the Michigan State Police Lapeer Post at 975 S. Main Street Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. All pills accepted, prescription drugs must be in original container, non- prescription pills can be loose or in plastic bags, but no liquids, inhalers or syringes. No cost and no questions asked. For more information, call 810-664-2905.

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