In America’s Opioid Crisis, We Need a Cure

One person dies every 10 minutes from a drug overdose in America, according to the CDC. We’re working against the clock in this life-saving mission and it requires a multipronged approach to stop illegal drug sales, prevent abuse and properly treat addiction.

The FY17 Omnibus Appropriations bill fulfills the promise of bipartisan legislation enacted during the 114th Congress — the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery and 21st Century Cures Acts — by including $781 million more than last year to fight the opioid epidemic. This funding will boost holistic efforts across the country to curb the tide of abuse and save lives.

– Rep. Hal Rogers, co-founding co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse