The increase, argued Deaton and Anne Case, is due to a rise in drug, alcohol and suicide related deaths; they stated that the liberal prescription of opioids for pain relief fueled the epidemic.pic.twitter.com/k2pCl61h59
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@RepDavid asked how to get into the root causes and push back on the increase in these #opioid-related deaths.pic.twitter.com/6JAC0fIQfk
@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
@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/roV4ay5Snv
@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/hvtu6Hzhl4
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.
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