Florida sees progress in lowering prescription drug abuse

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The 2010 Florida Medical Examiners Commission reported 5,647 people die with one or more prescription drugs in their system. As Florida’s 89.1, WUFT-FM’s Nickelle Smith reports, the state of Florida is making strides to lower this number.

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