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February 9, 2011 - 4:45pm
2 years 15 weeks ago

Ohio's New Attorney General is taking a tough stance against the abuse of prescription medication.

Mike Dewine is planning to work with local law enforcement agencies and the state medical board to prevent prescription drug abuse. It's currently the leading cause of accidental death here in Ohio. Dewine is introducing the proposal after house lawmakers passed legislation to limit doctors ability to disperse controlled substances like painkillers. 

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