October 21, 2025 - Harrisburg, PA

ADVISORY - DAUPHIN COUNTY - Shapiro Administration and Keystone Contractors Association to Encourage all Pennsylvanians to Drop off Unwanted Meds on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Pick up Narcan

The Shapiro Administration will encourage all Pennsylvanians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25, and remind them to get rid of unused and unwanted medications and also pick up a supply of Narcan to have on hand in the event of an overdose.

The Administration is hosting the event with the Keystone Contractors Association to further highlight the prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) in the construction industry, and to discuss their collaborative efforts to provide education and prevention for employees in this field, and to remind them of available SUD resources.

Prescription drug take-back opportunities are available year-round: individuals may drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at any of the hundreds of secure locations throughout the state.

WHO:
Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Secretary, Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Major General John Pippy, Adjutant General, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)
Sergeant Logan Brouse, Pennsylvania State Police
Jon O'Brien, Keystone Contractors Association Executive Director
State Senator John Kane

WHEN:
October 21, 2025; 11:30 AM

WHERE:
1105 South Front Street, Harrisburg PA 17104
Construction site of the future Veterans Village apartment complex; located past the PennDOT building.

VISUALS:
Photos and video may be taken of the active construction site and Narcan that will be onsite.

RSVP:
Please email stdugan@pa.gov and share the reporter's name and media outlet who wishes to attend.

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