At least 45 state governors signed on to the Compact to Fight Opioid Addiction committing to fight the epidemic, fueled by the overprescribing of prescription pain relievers.
The compact calls on the governors to stop the inappropriate prescribing of painkillers, raise awareness about the problem, and encourage treatment and recovery for those already addicted.
About 78 Americans die daily from overdoses of opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin and fentanyl, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
