Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

Rx Drug Abuse Prevention Public Education: Large Rx drug abuse displays and take-away information on the warning signs of addiction, and the proper storage and disposal of Rx drugs were placed in medical and dental provider offices, as well as a pharmacy in Austin and a pharmacy in Scottsburg.

In Scott County, Controlled Medications can be disposed of at:

Scott County Drug Take Back

Twice each year the Scott County Partnership in collaboration with law enforcement conduct drug take back initiatives sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. These events occur once in the spring and once in the fall from 10am – 2pm on a Saturday at the Scottsburg Wal-Mart.

Syringe, Medication & Controlled Substances Disposal

Controlled and Non-Controlled Medications may be disposed of at:
 
Scott County Sheriff’s Department Lobby
111 S. First St.
Scottsburg IN 47170
24 hours a day/7 days a week
 
Austin Police Department Lobby
127 S. Highway 31
Austin IN 47102
24 hours a day/7 days a week
 
Needles/Sharps, Controlled and Non-Controlled Medications may be disposed of at:
 
Williams Brothers Pharmacy 
(formerly Austin Pharmacy)
10 W. Main St.
Austin IN 47102
m – F 8:30a-6p
Sat 9a-1p
 
Needles/Sharps Only can be disposed of at:
 
One Stop Shop Syringe Service Program
825 N. Highway 31
Austin, IN 47102
 
 
Also under the Anonymous Law Enforcement Tip Lines, please put this instead:
 
Anonymous Law Enforcement Tip Lines
 
Please report any illegal or suspicious drug activity to the following anonymous tip lines.
 
Scott County Sheriff’s Dept. 812-752-7898
Scottsburg Police Dept. 812-752-2333
Austin Police Dept. 812-794-4623

Anonymous Law Enforcement Tip Lines:

Please report any illegal or suspicious drug activity to the following anonymous tip lines.

Scott County Sheriff’s Dept: 812-752-7898
Scottsburg PD: 812-752-2333
Austin PD: 812-794-2496 (Not Anonymous)