In 2016 89% of all intoxication deaths in MD were linked to opioids, and the frequency of opioid-related deaths quadrupled from 2010 to 2016
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Education, prevention, and treatment are all critical factors in preventing the further spread of this terrible epidemic.
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I applaud
@POTUS for declaring the opioid epidemic a Public Health Emergency. His leadership in this crisis will help save lives.Show this threadThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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You know what people need in order to access treatment? Medicaid.
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You know what also helps? When mental health and substance abuse treatment are covered by private insurance and considered essential.
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Another tip from me to you: afterschool programs are also really awesome for prevention.
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Education, prevention, and treatment, three things your party has officially rejected. It's hypocritical of you to pretend otherwise.
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We know the problem is awful. You're a doctor, you're in a perfect position to take the lead. Skip the "just say no" BS and do something.
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Too bad the Repub budget doesn't provide for any of that. And you voted to screw over your voters
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And they cost money -
@housebudgetGOP cut funding for this crisis. Why would you cut its budget if it's so darn important?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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But that requires $$. Where is your request for that?
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