Anna Eshoo: “This is very serious because this would provide critical access to…”

On the recordJune 22, 2018

This is very serious because this would provide critical access to treatment for substance abuse disorders. So the majority gives with one hand and takes away with the other. These policies will harm millions of vulnerable Americans and limit our responsibility to respond and recover from this epidemic. This is an important first step. We need to do more to address the causes of the epidemic, stem the tide of addiction, expand meaningful access, and pay for it so that we can help the very people who need the most help.

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Anna Eshoo

Democratic · California

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Jun 22, 2018

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