
With Kavanaugh Hearing Underway, Senate Must Not Lose Focus on Opioid Legislation Package
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As the Senate focuses on the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, it is crucial that they do not lose sight of the urgent need for comprehensive opioid legislation. The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country, with thousands of lives lost each year to overdose deaths. Federal laws and regulations play a critical role in addressing this crisis, from ensuring access to treatment and prevention programs to holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in fueling the epidemic.
States like California, Florida, and Texas have taken proactive measures to combat the opioid crisis by requiring doctors to consult a database before prescribing painkillers. These efforts are a step in the right direction, but a comprehensive federal approach is needed to effectively address the complex issues surrounding opioid addiction. By prioritizing opioid legislation and funding for treatment and prevention programs, the Senate can make a significant impact in the fight against this devastating public health crisis.
As the Senate focuses on the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, it is crucial that they do not lose sight of the urgent need for comprehensive opioid legislation. The opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across the country, with thousands of lives lost each year to overdose deaths. Federal laws and regulations play a critical role in addressing this crisis, from ensuring access to treatment and prevention programs to holding pharmaceutical companies accountable for their role in fueling the epidemic.
States like California, Florida, and Texas have taken proactive measures to combat the opioid crisis by requiring doctors to consult a database before prescribing painkillers. These efforts are a step in the right direction, but a comprehensive federal approach is needed to effectively address the complex issues surrounding opioid addiction. By prioritizing opioid legislation and funding for treatment and prevention programs, the Senate can make a significant impact in the fight against this devastating public health crisis.