Growth in drug overdoses is driven primarily by deaths associated w/prescription & illegal opioids. In 2015 white non-Hispanics accounted for 82% of opioid overdose deaths. Total drug poisoning deaths have nearly tripled since 99, & in 09 surpassed traffic deaths for 1st timepic.twitter.com/kecuhhvE2F
@senrobportman “This is ultimately going to be solved with a comprehensive approach that works with local communities.”
“It’s the only way.”pic.twitter.com/K2rL7ZUHod
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@RepComstock noted the problems in her district with MS13 gangs involved in#opioid trafficking, especially how they were preying upon young people for recruitment.pic.twitter.com/roV4ay5SnvShow this thread -
@RepLaHood also addressed the importance of working together as a large bipartisan effort similar to that which was so successful against drunk driving in Illinois, especially the importance of holding people accountable.pic.twitter.com/hvtu6Hzhl4Show this thread -
We have the full video of the hearing as well as the individual testimonies of witnesses here: https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/hearings-calendar?ID=352D21CA-477D-4582-BE82-734CB29A520A … We’re glad that another important step has been taken to deal with the
#OpioidCrisis.Show this thread
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