Turner on Opioid Emergency

Statement

Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement after President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency:

"It is important that the Administration today declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency. This year in Montgomery County alone, 800 deaths are expected of drug overdoses. This is unacceptable. If 800 deaths were expected of Zika, you'd see public outrage, but because this is an addiction issue it hasn't gotten the attention it's been due. I am committed to continue working with my colleagues to find solutions to increase prevention and treatment for this emergency."

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