Public Health and Drug Use

Michael Botticelli talked to the National Lieutenant Governors Association about prescription drug abuse and opiate overdoses, their impact … read more

Michael Botticelli talked to the National Lieutenant Governors Association about prescription drug abuse and opiate overdoses, their impact on public health and safety, and government efforts to address the issue. Mr. Botticelli said the growing abuse of opioids, which includes both heroin and prescription painkillers, is at “epidemic levels.” He also described the administration’s approach to drug abuse as one based in treatment, calling the war on drugs “outdated.” close

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  • Michael Botticelli Deputy Director (Former) White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
  • Todd Lamb Lieutenant Governor [R] Oklahoma

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318389-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Meeting
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Mar 20, 2014 | 8:18am EDT | C-SPAN.org
Last Aired:
Apr 21, 2014 | 7:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Mar 20, 2014 | 3:30pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Mar 21, 2014 | 4:30am EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Mar 22, 2014 | 6:58pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 22, 2014 | 7:40pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Mar 24, 2014 | 1:36pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Mar 25, 2014 | 7:24am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 27, 2014 | 10:01pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 28, 2014 | 4:01am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Apr 01, 2014 | 9:34am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 21, 2014 | 7:31pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
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