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Lucas County sheriff John Tharp visits White House

Delivers message of addiction treatment to leader of federal program


Thursday, July 7, 2016

by Toledo Blade

WASHINGTON — Lucas County Sheriff John Tharp joined law enforcement officials from across the United States in Washington today for a White House meeting with Michael Botticelli, the Obama administration’s national drug control policy director.

The contingent discussed the role of recovery programs in the country's fight against prescription opioid and heroin abuse with Mr. Botticelli.

“Everybody realizes we need more money for treatment,” Sheriff Tharp said.

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