BayHawks Support National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Published on October 20, 2011 under NBA G League (G League)
Erie BayHawks News Release
Erie, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 20 - The Erie BayHawks, presented by LECOM, are supporting students from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in hosting collection sites for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 29 from 10 am-2pm. LECOM students will be at three sites in Erie County collecting unwanted and unused prescription drugs and the first 25 people at each location to dispose of their drugs will receive two free BayHawks tickets.
Erie area collection sites include:
-Erie City Hall, 626 State St, Erie PA, 16509
-Harborcreek Township Municipal Building, 5601 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421
-Millcreek Township Municipal Building, 3608 West 26th Street, Erie PA 16506
"Clutch," the BayHawks mascot will also be on hand at Erie City Hall from 11 am to noon on Saturday to greet fans.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. More than seven million Americans currently abuse prescription drugs, according to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Each day, approximately, 2,500 teens use prescription drugs to get high for the first time according to the Partnership for a Drug Free America. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including the home medicine cabinet.
The BayHawks' first home game this season is set for Thursday, December 1 at 7:00 pm at the Tullio Arena when the BayHawks face the Maine Red Claws. Season tickets and group tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 814-790-5600.
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