President Donald Trump says federal leaders will roll out an opioid policy plan in the next few weeks, and local advocates hope to see less talk, and more action.

Indiana and other Midwest states experienced a significantly increased number of overdoses at emergency departments.

A recent study estimates that in 2014 there were more than twice as many opioid-related deaths in Indiana than the state counted.

The unit is part of a Wayne County plan to identify highly at-risk people with addictions when they are treated for overdoses by the emergency room at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Columbus, Ohio like many cities is trying to curb the demand for sex work through educational programs.

The Indiana Task Force on Public Defense is touring the state to hear from attorneys, social workers, and citizens about strains on the public defense system.

The team would report to the state health department who is dying from drug overdoses, circumstances surrounding each death and any commonalities between cases.

This week the Indiana FSSA announced projects to expand opioid treatment in the state.

The Regenstrief Institute will create a "data commons" as part of the Indiana Univeresity Grand Challenge to tackle addiction in Indiana.

Members of the group talked about societal issues surrounding poverty, like predatory loan companies and access to food stamps.