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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY - The Indian River County Sheriff's Office will be collecting expired or unused prescriptions on Nov. 14, between 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

"The No. 1 problem today in Indian River County, is the abuse of prescription drugs. Please help us by turning in your unused or expired drugs," said Sheriff Deryl Loar.

Bring unused or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medication to the following locations for proper disposal.

Participants will receive a $5 gift card donated by CVS.

. CVS, 8495 Old Dixie Highway, Wabasso.

. CVS, 4215 Ninth St., S.W., Vero Beach.

. Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Ave., Vero Beach.

. Vero Fashion Outlet

1824 94th Drive, Vero Beach.

. Indian River Shores Police Department, 13613 Roseland Road, Sebastian.

. Walgreens, 6001 N. A1A, Vero Beach.

. Fellsmere Police Department, 21 S. Cypress, Fellsmere.

. Sunoco, 9020 County Road 512, Sebastian.

For more information, call (772) 569-6700.