Margaret Hassan

“ I rise today to discuss the urgent need for additional funding to combat the fentanyl, heroin, and opioid crisis.
Mr. President, the substance misuse crisis continues to ravage communities in my home state of New Hampshire and all across our country.
People in New Hampshire are doing vital work to address this crisis and get those who are struggling the support that they need to get – and stay – healthy. ”

“ Establishing comprehensive opioid recovery centers Expanding access to medication-assisted treatment, and Supporting law enforcement in its efforts to curb the shipment of fentanyl through the postal service But nobody in this body should think that our work is anywhere near complete. ”

“ And what we need at the federal level is a long-term solution and additional certainty, so that states and communities know that they will have stable and consistent federal funding as they implement strategies and treatment programs that will help save lives. ”