“We still have too many people getting too many opioid prescriptions for too many days, at a high dosage,” said CDC Director Anne Schuchat.
The report estimated 2 million Americans are addicted to opioids in some form, with three of four new addicts starting on prescription medication.
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With over 100 applicants for 24 state medical marijuana dispensaries, several local areas are in contention including Huber Heights while Riverside delayed a vote on a land sale for a possible marijuana farm Thursday.
Both of Ohio's U.S. Senators were in the Dayton area Thursday. Rob Portman has toured the state, discussing the opioid crisis with families.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said if the GOP fails to pass its healthcare overhaul, the Senate will have to pass a limited bill to buttress state-by-state health exchanges.
Statehouse Speaker Cliff Rosenberger said the GOP had the 60 votes needed to override John Kasich's veto of the Medicaid freeze that was part of the latest state budget, but would wait to see what changes Congress would make to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.
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