PHOTOS: Capito Hosts State and Community Leaders at West Virginia Opioid Summit

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“The scourge of drugs, specifically deadly opioids like fentanyl, has affected far too many West Virginians and their loved ones in our state. Today, some of our brightest minds and strongest leaders came together to identify solutions that have and will continue to combat this crisis. Together, we have identified strategies that will help prevent more West Virginians from falling into the grip of addiction, effectively treat those dealing with substance use disorder and set them on a path of reaching their full potential, and keep dangerous drugs out of our communities in the first place. During my tenure in the Senate, we’ve made great strides to partner with leaders in West Virginia to combat this crisis, and recent data shows that we are making a difference. However, there is still more work to do. Through my leadership on the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee, I will continue doing everything in my power to enact policies and secure resources supporting our efforts to close the book on the drug crisis in our state.”

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