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Press ReleaseUrgent2017-12-04

Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic

Doris O. Matsui
Doris O. Matsui
DCA-7 · Representative
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This press release from Representative Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) was published on 2017-12-04 and titled "Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic".

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Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic Op-Ed: An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic An overlooked solution to the opioid epidemic BY CHUCK INGOGLIA, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR — 11/30/17 11:45 AM EST President Trump's declaration of a public health emergency in the face of the opioid epidemic gripping the nation was a call to arms, but without the arms. Similar sentiments followed the release of the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis final report. admin Mon, 12/04/2017 - 08:18 November 28, 2021
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