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Senator Brinkley On Prescription Drug Abuse Legislation |
April 21, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Senate this week advanced important legislation to combat Oklahomas epidemic of prescription drug abuse. House Bill 2589 adds the states most commonly abused prescription drugs, Morphine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Benzodiazepine, to the Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act.
Prescription drug abuse has become a pressing public health issue in our state. On nearly every statistical measure for abuse, Oklahoma ranks far too high. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rank Oklahoma among the top states for both prescription painkiller sales and drug overdose death rates. Oklahomans exceed the national average for the use of painkillers by more than 65 percent. And, more than 80 percent of drug-related deaths in Oklahoma are caused by prescription drugs. From 1999 to 2010, overdose mortality rates have tripled in Oklahoma. Clearly, this crisis is taking a toll on our state.
While we have gone to great lengths in combating methamphetamine, with considerable success, few people realize that in Oklahoma, overdose deaths involving hydrocodone now outnumber those involving methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine combined.
As a result, prescription drug abuse has powerful implications not only for public health, but for crime rates, abuse and the deterioration of families. When people are trapped in the cycle of abuse, it is simply far more difficult for them to reach their potential, and to be the kind of person they need to be for their family. A public health approach that effectively limits prescription drug abuse will reduce the very real suffering this epidemic is causing in our state. This should be at the forefront of our minds as we continue seeking solutions to the problem.
As we move forward with our efforts to find answers, I think its critical that we initiate a broader dialogue about how we can best address this issue. Both patients and their guardians must be more aware of the risks associated with powerful prescription medications. Professionals in the fields of medicine and pharmacy, who hold the key to these medications, must distribute them responsibly. The Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies must have adequate tools to monitor the distribution of drugs.
In 2012, Oklahoma ranked #1 nationally for nonmedical use of pain relievers in all age groups. That includes children ages 12-17. Every year since 2004, we have been above the national average for the percentage of nonmedical use of pain relievers. This is an indication that these medicines are simply too widely available, and too many Oklahomans are abusing them.
State leaders must make the issue a central priority in our public health strategy. But it will not only take a legislative response to address prescription drug abuse. We need to change the culture surrounding the use of prescription medications, and this must begin in the home.
Please feel free to contact me at the state Capitol by calling (405) 521-5566 or by email at brinkley@oksenate.gov. -30- |
Cooperative Character Students |
Wilson Elementary students have been working very diligently on being cooperative during the month of April. The following students were selected from each class who represent Cooperation at its best. |
1st Grade Cooperation
4/25/14 -- Eric Bennett, Matthew Nugent, Trevor Ramon', Zaydon Johnson, Avery Perkey, and Easton Sequichie |
2nd Grade Cooperation
4/25/14 -- Kenzie Christian, Paxton Holmes, Mallory Wheeler, Rhett Metzger, and Gabriella Wayne |
2nd
Grade Cooperation 5/2/14 -- Skyler Harley and Diego Luevano
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-- Lee Ann Due (5/2/2014) -- Submitted Photos |
Robert
L. Evans (1922-2014)
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R I P Uncle Robert Lee Evans - WW II Army Air Corp hero. Enlisted Dec. 22, 1942 "for the duration of the war". Trained and waited and waited and waited until 1944-45 when General Eisenhower ordered bombing of Germany. His small stature and his shooting marksmanship got him assigned to the belly ball turret gunner position of a B-17 Flying Fortress. He survived 24 missions (60% of the 8th Air Force did not survive). Then he volunteered for another dozen - he flew 11 of them - before WW II ended. Services are pending for my Uncle Robert, age 91, born October 1, 1922. -- Don Wasson (5/2/2014) | |
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Collinsville Girls Basketball Camp |
June
9-10-11 (8:30 - 11:30am)
At Collinsville High School Gym |
Cost:
$50 (t-shirt included)
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Building a tradition of State Tournament teams, Collinsville Lady Cardinals and Coaches will emphasize fundamentals, teamwork, and competition in this 3 day camp. |
Open
To Players 1st-8th Grade
(grades for 2014-15 School Year) |
-- Coach Susie Vaughn (5/7/2014) |
The CHS
Academic Team qualified several team members to compete in the State
Tournament of Champions in Oklahoma City this Saturday. Each student tested
in several subjects and the results were compiled from across the state.
The top scoring students in each subject will test again Saturday, May
3 in Oklahoma City to be named State Champion in each subject.
Sydney Vogel, Lyndee
Branen, and Rachel Hadley will be competing in Geometry. Daniel Wilson
will be competing in English I/II. Erik Tollefson will be competing
in U.S. Government. Cannon Vogel, our team captain, will be competing
in Algebra II, Trigonometry, U.S. Government, American History, and
English III/IV. Thanks for your
continued support! Go Cards! |