LT. GOVERNOR FIGHTS LATEST DRUG ABUSE TREND
Aug 13 - Lt. Governor Aiona is helping
draw attention to an alarming national trend among young people who are
overdosing on non-prescription cough and cold medicines that are widely
available in drugstores and supermarkets.
Speaking at a luncheon last week hosted by the Community Anti-Drug
Coalitions of America, the Lt. Governor discussed the dangers of young
people intentionally consuming large amounts of cough medicine for their
intoxicating effects.
"It's important for all of us here to work together to educate parents and
young people about the inherent dangers of drug abuse," said Lt. Governor
Aiona. "Their lives could depend on it."
The Lt. Governor addressed the group as part of National Medicine Abuse
Awareness Month. Prescription drug abuse has very serious health
consequences and can be deadly.
In his remarks, the Lt. Governor suggested that overdoses reflect how
over-the-counter medicines are becoming more popular as recreational drugs
for young kids.
"We need to be vigilant in preventing this new trend from spreading," said
Lt. Governor Aiona. "And that starts with being aware there's a
problem."
