The annual Drug Take Back event will be Friday through Sunday at Pocono Raceway during NASCAR weekend, state Attorney General Michelle Henry announced.

Henry’s office is partnering with the raceway. Attendees on all three days can bring unneeded and outdated prescription medications to the track and safely dispose of them at the attorney general’s take back location outside the main entrance at the raceway.

“My office has shown a steadfast commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic from all angles, and the most effective tactic for avoiding addiction and overdose is prevention,” Henry said. “We know most heroin and fentanyl addictions start with prescription pills, and those medications are too often easily accessible in homes. Please join us in making sure your medications are safely disposed of when no longer needed.

“We thank and commend our friends at Pocono Raceway for partnering on this proactive measure that will save lives,” Henry said. “The purpose of the partnership is to offer people a safe and easy way to dispose of their expired and unwanted prescriptions. It is a way for everyone to do their part in fighting the opioid epidemic that continues to take Pennsylvanians’ lives every day.”

Anyone who drops off prescription drugs will be given a voucher for prize drawings that will include driver-autographed items and other prizes.