Political Quotes

“I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To strengthen consumer education about the risks of opioid abuse and addiction) On page 14, line 10, insert ``consumers,'' after ``patients,''. On page 14, line 12, strike ``prescribed.'' and insert ``prescribed, including opioid and methadone abuse. Such education and awareness campaigns shall include information on the dangers of opioid abuse, how to prevent opioid abuse including through safe disposal of prescription medications and other safety precautions, and detection of early warning signs of addiction.''. On page 16, line 22, strike ``or''. On page 17, line 2, insert ``or'' at the end. On page 17, between lines 2 and 3, insert the following: ``(C) a sudden increase in opioid-related deaths, as documented by local data; On page 18, line 23, strike ``1997.'' and insert ``1997, and may also include an evaluation of the effectiveness at reducing abuse of opioids, methadone, or methamphetamines.''.”