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Combatting Kentucky's Prescription Drug Problem

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By Dan Modlin

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Kentucky – Eastern Kentucky in recent history has been noted for a major prescription drug abuse problem, but as Kentucky Public Radio's Dan Modlin reports the problem is state wide and law enforcement, law makers, and educators are trying to find ways to slow down the growing problem.