Ohio leader discusses plan to fight drug addiction

 
No Author Published: May 7, 2012    Comment on this article Leave a comment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. John Kasich (KAY'-sik) is announcing new efforts in the state's fight against prescription painkiller abuse.


Advertisement

Ohio saw a record number of drug overdose deaths in the most recent reporting year of 2010. Such overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death in the state.

Kasich and his health, aging and drug addiction department directors plan the announcement Monday at a two-day summit on prescription painkiller abuse in Columbus.

Kasich's office did not provide details about the new approach, but it follows several efforts by the governor and Attorney General Mike DeWine to crack down on the problem.





If you prefer your thoughts to appear in The Oklahoman's Opinion section, we encourage you to submit a letter to the editor.


Uncensored Arrest Records
Did You Know Arrest Records are Publicly Online? Review Anyone's Today
instantcheckmate.com
Woman is 57 But Looks 25
Mom reveals simple wrinkle secret that has angered doctors...
www.HealthJournalsReview.com

News Photo Galleriesview all