We Are In This Fight Together

Press Release

Florida has some of the most dangerous roads in the country. Many lives have been lost due to car accidents, and we all have horror stories trying to navigate the hazards of a daily commute. But, did you know, there have been more deaths related to drug abuse than car accidents in the U.S.?

Our nation is battling an epidemic and our state is on the front lines. Some of us may not see opioid abuse as clearly as we see a car accident, but our communities feel the effects. We must do everything we can to address this epidemic.

I am dedicated to this fight. I've worked on bipartisan provisions to address various aspects of abuse and addiction -- countless experts and stakeholders have weighed in on solutions.

I worked to ensure that Pasco County was included as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, which enables law enforcement to receive additional resources to combat the spread of drug related crime.

Now, we are building on these efforts to fight abuse head on.

The Senate recently passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, which includes language based on my Medicare Part D Patient Safety and Drug Abuse Prevention Act to address abuse within Medicare. This will create a drug management program for those suffering.

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