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Couple of kids, and one day, went back one time, and died of an overdose, which happens quite a bit. >> still, hogan was surprised by how widespread the problem had become, when he hit the campaign trail in 2014. >> everywhere i went, i would ask people what's the number one issue or problem facing your area, your town. every place i went, all across our state, they said heroin and opioids. >> it became a cornerstone of his campaign, and now, his administration. >> all in favor, say aye. >> on monday, the maryland general assembly approved a package of bills, and next year's budget, nearly dou...

Of us. 31 doctors under investigation. >> bill: you write four of five heroin abusers started with prescriptions and doctors' pain training is minimal. >> we don't have enough training on back and farm it out to pain specialists who also over prescribe opioids and governor christie says it's a disease. i say it's worse. opioi opioids grab the soul. president trump talks about the look in someone's eyes who are addicted. addicts can't break it. it comes back. even if you put a person in the treatment program. it comes back. now the treatment programs if they have counseling and 12-step programs...

Institutions interact with scores that sell marijuana? >> that's right. you will find and i don't see why you want to add to the misery and the social problems that exist. washington state had a doubling in traffic-related fatalities of drivers under the influence of marijuana. colorado experienced organized crime groups from not only other states, but entering groups as well. in any tax revenue they generate as a result of legalizing marijuana is all going to be consumed in taking care of the treatment programs and the social problems that will result as -- >> i understand and i want to get a...

Thank you for joining thus morning. there's been unfortunate incidents here in new york city where folks who were let out on lighter sentences, unfortunately went on to commit crimes. in fact there's a national stat that almost 76% of criminals who committed a crime within five years has committed another one. are we seeing something where criminals who shouldn't be let free are being let free? >> i think that's been going on for quite some time. hopefully we're going to see a change in this. finally trying to get new york to catch up to other states where if the criminal is deemed to be a thr...

Where the drug ep dem sick spiraling out of control. 325 opioid-related deaths in the state last year, that's up 76% from 2013. new hampshire ranked second to last in access to treatment programs. the state has about 100,000 people in need of treatment, but it's publicly financed system can serve only 4% of them. and presidential candidates have taken notice. hillary clinton has spoken frequently about issue of addiction on the campaign trail. she proposed a 10 billion clars plan to slow the epidemic. carly fiorina spoke about the loss of her stepdaughter to addiction. and yesterday in new ham...