Thursday, May 8, 2014
Statement on a Proposed Substance Abuse Recovery Bill
Today I released the
following statement regarding a substance abuse treatment and recovery bill
released from the Senate Committee on Ways and Means:
“We have all seen the destructive
nature of what opioids and other drugs can have on the life of someone caught
in the vicious cycle of addiction, and the harm it can have on a family and
their community. It is vital that
Massachusetts does not stand idly by as families deteriorate and continue to
suffer, and it is time that the legislature puts in place the tools necessary
to seriously combat this issue in an effective and responsible fashion.
The measure offered by Senate
President Therese Murray and Senator John Keenan is a great starting point and
a wonderful opportunity to begin the process of exchanging ideas to best combat
this major issue troubling our society.
I applaud their efforts for creating the vehicle for that to happen, and
I look forward to having a spirited debate on the matter where Senate
Republicans will be active participants.”
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