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Bunty
06-01-2012, 07:46 PM
THE ISSUE: Oklahoma ranks near the top of the list in several categories of substance abuse and addiction, bringing to light a problem that state and national authorities say is too often overlooked by the public. Oklahoma is the No. 1 state in the nation for the percentage of persons aged 12 and older who use prescription painkillers for non-medical purposes. It ranks among the top 10 states for prescription painkiller sales and overdose deaths, according to federal statistics. In addition to prescription drugs, Oklahomans battle addictions to methamphetamine, alcohol and other dangerous substances. MORE at: http://www.oklahomawatch.org/story.php?sid=121