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U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman praises the Justice Department and DEA's proposal to reduce opioid quotas

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Ohio

United States Attorney Justin E. Herdman issued the following statement on the Justice Department and DEA's proposal to reduce the manufacturing quotas for opioids:

"The efforts announced by the Justice Department will restrict the supply of opioids on the front end of the overdose crisis. We have seen the death and destruction that can result from addiction. Our communities in Northern Ohio will be better off now and in the future thanks to this critical step."

 

Contact

Mike Tobin
216.622.3651
michael.tobin@usdoj.gov

Updated August 16, 2018
Topics
Opioids
Prescription Drugs
Component
USAO - Ohio, Northern

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