Columbia, SC (WLTX) -- Hours after President Donald Trump renewed his fight drug and opioid addiction in the United States, South Carolina's governor weighed in on what the state is doing to fight the growing problem.
In a series of tweets, Governor Henry McMaster said "Today, President Trump announced additional measures to combat the opioid crisis--the crisis next door. The opioid crisis is a silent killer affecting people all across our society. That's why in S.C. I issued an executive order declaring it a statewide public health emergency and creating the Opioid Emergency Response Team. I applaud the President's leadership, am grateful for the hard work of the men and women on South Carolina's response team, and look forward to working together to end this scourge on society."
Today President Trump announced additional measures to combat the opioid crisis—the crisis next door. The opioid crisis is a silent killer affecting people all across our society. (1/)
I applaud the President’s leadership, am grateful for the hard work of the men and women on South Carolina’s response team, and look forward to working together to end this scourge on society. (3/3)
In a speech in New Hampshire on Monday, President Trump pledged to reduce the over-prescription of opioids, including a renewed effort for drug traffickers to get the death penalty.
President Trump also emphasized prevention, including an upcoming campaign called "The Crisis Next Door," designed to discourage painkiller abuse and for people to safely dispose of unused medication.
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