Frank Pallone actually said...

"It is critical that we look at substance use disorder as a complex but treatable disease of the brain."

"Today, the subcommittee will continue its bipartisan work to combat an ongoing and devastating epidemic involving opioids and substance use."

"I look forward to hearing testimony about the impact that recent federal funding and policy changes are having and what more we can do."

"We all know the statistics. In 2018, over 67,000 Americans died from a drug overdose."