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A Drive Aims To Stop Prescription Pills From Abuse

Columbus joins in the fight to prevent abuse of prescription drugs in an effort spearheaded by the Drug Enforcement Administration called "Take Back." The nationwide effort is aimed at preventing increased pill abuse and theft. Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Columbus office, Tony Marotta explains why the effort is needed.

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Debbie Holmes has worked at WOSU News since 2009. She has hosted All Things Considered, since May 2021. Prior to that she was the host of Morning Edition and a reporter.