On October 1, the Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force (OPDATF) delivered its final report to Governor Ted Strickland (D).  Governor Strickland created the group by executive order on April 2 to research prescription drug abuse in Ohio and recommend non-binding immediate actions to reduce it. 

From the report:

On April 2, 2010, Governor Ted Strickland signed Executive Order 2010-4S, establishing the Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force (the “Task Force”). The Task Force was created to develop a coordinated and comprehensive approach to Ohio’s prescription drug abuse epidemic. The group was comprised of 33 members with a wide range of professional backgrounds and perspectives, including: state and local public health officials, health provider board and association representatives, state and local law enforcement, local government officials, state agency representatives and legislators.

Full Report: Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force Final Report (PDF | 5.61 MB)    

Ohio Prescription Drug Abuse Task Force. (2010). Final Report.