On the recordMarch 14, 2018
Delays, as you know, can prevent a veteran who may be ready to confront addiction from actually seeking treatment.
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congress.govDelays, as you know, can prevent a veteran who may be ready to confront addiction from actually seeking treatment.
Delays in treatment access hinder veterans from seeking help for addiction.
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I think you are absolutely correct. It is why we have had a 90-percent reduction on new starts in opioids because we are using a different approach.
We want to make this easier for veterans to access private sector services when they need it, when it is the best thing for them.
I believe strongly, Anderson, that when it comes to V.A. and national security, we can't make this a political issue.