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Patrick J. Kennedy: Is it enough to provide law enforcement with more Narcan only to erode essential health benefits that would guarantee…

On the recordMarch 20, 2018
Is it enough to provide law enforcement with more Narcan only to erode essential health benefits that would guarantee treatment after a life has been saved?
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Patrick J. Kennedy

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Kennedy questions the adequacy of Narcan distribution without supporting treatment options.

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