In Indiana, Gov. Eric Holcomb Leads The Fight Against Opioid Addiction

In Indiana, Republican Governor Eric Holcomb is leading the fight against opioid addiction. Earlier this month, Governor Holcomb outlined a new plan to fight Indiana’s growing opioid abuse epidemic, which treats addiction as a health issue, and supports and enables law enforcement efforts to target the suppliers of illegal drugs in Indiana. As this new editorial from the NWI Times highlights, Governor Holcomb’s common-sense approach and strong leadership sets a standard for practical and evidence based solutions in the fight against opioid addiction.

The Northwest Indiana Times notes:

“The Hoosier state, under the strong leadership of Gov. Eric Holcomb and many others, appears to be adopting the right approach.

 At an Indianapolis meeting of the Commission to Combat Drug Abuse earlier this month, the state revealed a new plan attempting to resolve our state’s drug crisis, including a growing opioid abuse epidemic.

 It emphasizes treating addiction like a health issue while acknowledging the importance of law enforcement in targeting suppliers of the illegal drugs to Hoosier users.

 The strategy is a potential game changer.”