To request an overdose prevention toolkit or treatment / peer support, please call (865) 679-4506 or (865) 507-0353
Don't Be An Accidental Drug Dealer!
According to a study conducted by the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids, 2/3 of Teens who misused pain relievers in the past year say they got them from family members and friends. More than 60,000 young children end up in emergency rooms each year because they got into medicines while their caregiver wasn’t looking. Every day in the United States, an average of 2,000 teenagers use prescription drugs without a doctor’s guidance for the first time.
If you suspect an accidental ingestion or overdose Dial 911 Immediately
Take precautions to safely store medications in your home. Some commonly abused types of medication are: Pain Medications, Anxiety Medications, Anti-Depressants, Sleep Medicine, ADHD Medications, and Common Cold Medicines
Sevier County C.A.R.E.S and the Sevier County Office of Alcohol and Drug Programs does offer a limited number of FREE lockboxes to Sevier County Residents
Sevier County Medication Disposal Box's
Accepted For Disposal:
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Prescription medications (unwanted, expired, unused)
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Antibiotics/steroids
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Cold and flu medications
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Vitamins/herbal supplements
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Pet medications
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Medication Samples
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Medicated ointments/lotions
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Unused sharps (epinephrine, unused pricking devices)
Not Accepted For Disposal:
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Business waste
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Used needles and other sharps
*Used needles and other sharps should be disposed of by placing the sharps/needles in a sealed plastic container labeled “SHARPS” and putting that in with your household waste.
Sevier County Medication Disposal Box Locations
Gatlinburg Police Department
1230 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
Preferred Pharmacy - Sevierville
1024 Middle Creek Rd #1, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Sevier County Sheriffs Office Box #2
735 Middle Creek Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Sevierville Police Department
300 Gary R Wade Blvd, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Sevier County Sheriff's Office
106 W Bruce St, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
Pigeon Forge Police Department
3225 Rena St. Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA