Turner Announces Law Enforcement Support for Heroin Treatment Legislation

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Congressman Turner released the following statement announcing the support of the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association and the Ohio High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the TREAT Act:

"The heroin epidemic continues to grow in communities across the country, and the TREAT Act will help those who need it most," said Congressman Mike Turner. "The support from both the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association and Ohio HIDTA underline the importance of the policies that would be enacted through the TREAT Act. Ohio's law enforcement professionals are on the front lines battling the heroin epidemic, and I appreciate their support for this commonsense legislation."

The TREAT Act is a bipartisan bill to increase flexibility in how existing federal funding can be used to combat the heroin epidemic.

In their letter of support, the Buckeye State Sheriffs Association stated:

If counties were reimbursed for the programs and treatment of individuals jail space would be freed-up for the hardened criminals. A Medicaid program is available to addicted individuals prior to incarceration and should be available while incarcerated. The continuum of care for addicted individuals is paramount to the success for becoming "Drug Free".

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