National Governors Association, Discussion on Prescription Drug Abuse
“Taking Action to Address the Nation’s Opioid Crisis” was a joint meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. The 2015 Summer Meeting of the National Governors Association was held at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.
Governors met to discuss the best methods to combat the problem of prescription drug abuse. Guest speakers included former Representative Mary Bono (R-CA),… read more
Governors met to discuss the best methods to combat the problem of prescription drug abuse. Guest speakers included former Representative Mary Bono (R-CA), co-founder of the Congressional Csucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, who said the current debate surrounding the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana was clouding anti-drug messages targeted toward young people.
“Taking Action to Address the Nation’s Opioid Crisis” was a joint meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee. The 2015 Summer Meeting of the National Governors Association was held at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. close
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Heather Hogsett Staff Director (Former) National Governors Association->Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee
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Debra Houry M.D. Director Centers for Disease Control and Prevention->National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
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Frederick Isasi Division Director National Governors Association Center for Best Practices->Health Division
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Jeffrey S. McLeod Division Director National Governors Association Center for Best Practices->Homeland Security and Public Safety Division
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