Prescription drug abuse is on the rise in Ohio, according to a report released this week by the Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring Network. The report, called "Surveillance of Drug Trends in the State of Ohio," noted an increase in the abuse of prescription medication such as Vicodin and OxyContin, and a slight decrease in the use of cocaine and methamphetamines.

The report includes data from June 2008 to January 2009, collected in eight metropolitan areas. Report authors interviewed drug users, treatment professionals, police and crime lab officials to obtain information useful to the development of addiction prevention, treatment and recovery programs.

(Source: www.limiohio.com)

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