(COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Tomorrow, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine will host his second statewide meeting addressing Ohio’s opioid epidemic.
More than 1,200 people, including representatives from 80 of Ohio’s 88 counties, are registered to attend the event, entitled “Ideas in Motion — Fighting Ohio’s Drug Epidemic.” The event will bring together community officials and the public from across the state to discuss methods that have shown success in fighting the problem. Interested parties from several other states, including Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, New Mexico, Missouri, Florida, and Maryland will also be in attendance.
Among the topics that will be discussed are:
- How anti-drug abuse coalitions are finding new and effective ways to collaborate with law enforcement, mental health providers, and hospitals to save lives;
- How the state is working to establish a continuum of care that will assist individuals struggling with addiction from detox to recovery;
- How the criminal justice system is responding through law enforcement task forces, drug courts, and the prosecution of drug dealers;
- An overview of the Ohio Joint Study Committee on Drug Use Prevention Education Report and recommendations about incorporating drug education in all grade levels.
The full agenda can be found here.
WHO:
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
WHAT:
Ideas in Motion – Fighting the Drug Epidemic in Ohio
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Registration: 8 a.m.
Meeting: 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Fellowship Baptist Church
4701 Winchester Pike
Columbus, OH 43232
MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
Attorney General DeWine will be available for interviews prior to the start of the event and at approximately 11:00 a.m. in Classroom C.
MEDIA SEATING:
The first several rows on the left side of the sanctuary will be reserved for members of the media. Additional seating on the left side of the upper balcony will also be reserved and a mult box will be available. Media with questions on the day of the event should call Jill Del Greco at 614-301-1827 or email at jill.delgreco@ohioattorneygeneral.gov.