Political Quotes

“My amendment would address the ongoing opioid crisis by funding the Regional Centers of Excellence in Substance Use Disorder Education, which was authorized last year as a part of H.R. 6. This program aims to increase the amount of education that health professional students receive on substance use disorder, pain management, and addiction. While health professional students are eager to address addiction and the opioid epidemic, only a handful of medical schools have robust curriculums on the diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders. By recognizing institutions that have put a focus on these areas and sharing their strategies publicly, we hope to ensure that the next generation of health professionals are fully prepared to address the opioid epidemic and other forms of addiction. Healthcare providers are in a unique position to recognize a patient suffering from addiction, and it is important that their training fully prepares them to take on this important and potentially lifesaving role. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Chair, I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Connecticut is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Chair, I rise in support of this bipartisan amendment. This amendment calls for funding of a new program at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.…”