The Erie County Health Department, through its Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program grant, recently hosted a successful drug takeback event in collaboration with Inmar Intelligence and the Perkins Police Department, according to a news release. The community event provided a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of old, unwanted or expired medications. The event resulted in the collection of 29.1 pounds of medications, a significant step in preventing misuse, abuse and environmental contamination, the release said. During two similar spring event, this project collected an additional 28 pounds of unwanted medications, according to the release. “We are incredibly grateful for the partnerships that made this possible and look forward to continuing this important work.”Peter T. Schade, commissioner of the Erie County Health Department, emphasized the importance of the program.