03/29/2022
https://www.congress.gov...
"According to the CDC, drug-related poisonings are now the leading cause of death due to unintentional injuries in my home State of Rhode Island and in 16 other States, greater even than motor vehicle ..."
"Used properly, under a physician's direction, pain relievers and other prescription drugs bring much-needed comfort to Americans."
"We appear to need to better coordinate our law enforcement resources."
"But their abuse poses a serious and growing threat to our communities and young people."