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INTERIM STUDY REPORT
Public Health Committee
Rep. John Enns, Chairman
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Interim Study 12-028, Rep. Morrissette
September 20, 2012
Oklahoma’s prescription drug abuse ranking and driving under the influence of drugs correlations:
benefits of increased reporting to physicians by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics of red-flagged
“doctor shoppers.”
Rep. Morrissette
• Opening remarks.
Dr. Robert DuPont
President, Institute for Behavior and Health
• Absent, but provided a written testimonial.
o “Drugged driving and prescription drug abuse pose serious risks to our nation’s health
and safety. I commend the Oklahoma House of Representatives for examining these
separate but related issues.”
Darryl Weaver
Director, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics
• Testified that between 2001 thru 2010, there was a 137 percent increase in drug overdose
deaths in Oklahoma.
o 80 percent from prescription drugs and sometimes highbred drugs.
• According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Oklahoma is first in the nation in
prescription drug abuse from ages 12 and over.
• Testified that Oklahoma has the only real time Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in the
nation.
o There is currently75 to 85 percent participation in the PMP.
Dan Cross
Executive Director
Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services
• Testified that Oklahoma is pulling away from the nation in prescription painkiller addiction.
• Provided an overview of the severity of the issue in Oklahoma.
o According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, there are an
estimated 87,000 painkiller addicts in Oklahoma.
o According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA), 8.13 percent (approximately 245,000) of Oklahoman’s abuse painkillers.
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| Title | 12-028 report ocr 1 |
| Full text | INTERIM STUDY REPORT Public Health Committee Rep. John Enns, Chairman Oklahoma House of Representatives Interim Study 12-028, Rep. Morrissette September 20, 2012 Oklahoma’s prescription drug abuse ranking and driving under the influence of drugs correlations: benefits of increased reporting to physicians by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics of red-flagged “doctor shoppers.” Rep. Morrissette • Opening remarks. Dr. Robert DuPont President, Institute for Behavior and Health • Absent, but provided a written testimonial. o “Drugged driving and prescription drug abuse pose serious risks to our nation’s health and safety. I commend the Oklahoma House of Representatives for examining these separate but related issues.” Darryl Weaver Director, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics • Testified that between 2001 thru 2010, there was a 137 percent increase in drug overdose deaths in Oklahoma. o 80 percent from prescription drugs and sometimes highbred drugs. • According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Oklahoma is first in the nation in prescription drug abuse from ages 12 and over. • Testified that Oklahoma has the only real time Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in the nation. o There is currently75 to 85 percent participation in the PMP. Dan Cross Executive Director Absentee Shawnee Counseling Services • Testified that Oklahoma is pulling away from the nation in prescription painkiller addiction. • Provided an overview of the severity of the issue in Oklahoma. o According to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, there are an estimated 87,000 painkiller addicts in Oklahoma. o According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 8.13 percent (approximately 245,000) of Oklahoman’s abuse painkillers. |
| Date created | 2012-12-18 |
| Date modified | 2012-12-18 |
