Politics & Government

Wakefield Officer Attends Atlanta Drug Abuse Summit

The discussion featured an appearance from President Obama.

WAKEFIELD, MA—Officer Amy Toothaker of the Wakefield Police attended the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Atlanta which featured a very special guest.

President Barack Obama was a featured speaker during the drug abuse summit. The summit featured the largest national collaboration of professionals from local, state and federal agencies.

Also featured on the panel were Dr. Leana Wen, Baltimore's City Health Commissioner; as well as Dr. Sandjay Gupta, CNN's Chief Medical Correspondent. The Summit continues until March 31.

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Photo via the Wakefield Police Department. 

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