FIGHTING THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG & HEROIN EPIDEMIC

The crisis of opioid addiction strikes without regard to geography, age, race, or socio-economic status and it requires an immediate and sustained response from all levels of government.

Senator Markey is leading federal efforts to combat the prescription drug and heroin epidemic and wants to hear from Massachusetts residents about how the crisis has impacted their lives.

Senator Markey will share these stories in his remarks on the floor of the United States Senate. If you have a personal story you would like to share, please send it to Markey_Press@markey.senate.gov . Please include your name, city of residence, email address, phone number and whether you prefer to remain anonymous or be named. Thank you.

Massachusetts residents sent me stories about how the heroin & prescription drug crisis has impacted their lives, and I...
Posted by Senator Edward J. Markey on Tuesday, February 23, 2016

FIGHTING THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG & HEROIN EPIDEMIC

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Senator Markey Statement on 21st Century Cures Act

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Markey Statement on Passage of Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act

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Markey Statement on Federal, Congressional Efforts to Combat Opioid Crisis

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