McLean County Farm Bureau

WHITE HOUSE UNVEILS ACTION GUIDE TO HELP CURB RURAL DRUG ADDICTION

The White House is out with a new plan for addressing drug addiction in rural areas, and farm group leaders are hopeful the news will lead to a better approach to dealing with issues like the opioid crisis. The Rural Community Action Guide announced Friday by the Office of National Drug Control Policy gives an overview of certain challenges rural communities face when it comes to addressing the downfalls of drug addiction around opioids and other illegal substances. (Agri-Pulse)