Opioid Crisis
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee convened a hearing on federal response to the nation’s opioid epidemic. Witnesses… read more
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee convened a hearing on federal response to the nation’s opioid epidemic. Witnesses included National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Committee members asked questions on such issues as coordination between agencies, de-stigmatizing addiction, changing prescription guidelines, alternative pain treatment options, increased efforts toward addiction prevention, and a number of other issues. close
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