Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval issued a statement praising the President on his plans to combat opioid abuse. The Governor says, “Nevada has and continues to aggressively combat the prescription drug abuse epidemic” He says the Presidents announcement complements our state’s effort. The Governor says Trump’s plan will help Nevada get critical resources to fight the problem. He did not comment Presidents call for the death penalty for some drug traffickers. Trump proposed an educational program to reduce the demand, treatment for users, serious research into alternatives to opioids, and stepped up border patrols.