Minnesota’s Attorney General today announced a new effort aimed at raising awareness about opioid addiction. A-G Lori Swanson says the goal of the “Dose of Reality” campaign is to get the word out on “how to use prescription painkillers safely. Again, they can be helpful and beneficial when used appropriately to treat pain, but when they’re abused, they can really be incredibly deadly.” The campaign, which originated in neighboring Wisconsin, also focuses on safe storage and disposal of opioids. Swanson says the two states are joining forces because…
Swanson says 70-percent of people who abuse painkillers get them through friends or relatives.