<p> PRESS RELEASE</p><p>OKLAHOMA BUREAU OF NARCOTICS AND DANGEROUS DRUGS CONTROL</p><p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2010 CONTACT: OBNDD SPOKESMAN MARK WOODWARD, (405) 521-2885 OR (800) 522- 8031 </p><p>NETWORKING LUNCHEON AIMS TO COMBAT PRESCRIPTION DRUG FRAUD/ADDICTION</p><p>The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics is sponsoring a networking luncheon to combat the growing problem of prescription drug fraud and addiction. OBN Spokesman Mark Woodward says law enforcement, treatment experts, community organizations, and the public are invited to attend. Woodward says the April 14th event is an opportunity to match problems with solutions by partnering with experts in this arena. The Prescription Drug Networking Luncheon is part of “Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Week” in Oklahoma April 12-16 as proclaimed by Governor Brad Henry. </p><p>”Critical partners will come together at this networking luncheon to become better educated on the dangers of prescription drugs and the opportunity to seek new ways which we can combat this ever rising problem in our society. It is a must for all of our community to come be a part of this important dialogue“. ---Darrell Weaver, OBN Director </p><p>The Networking Luncheon on April 14th is being held from 11:30 – 1:00 at the First Christian Church, 3700 North Walker in Oklahoma City. Those wishing to attend the Prescription Drug Networking Luncheon must RSVP with Jerri Hill at the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics by calling 1-800-522- 8031. “Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Week” is co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators, the Cherokee Nation, and King Pharmaceuticals.</p>