Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act of 2016

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Mr. BERA. Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank my colleagues. I would also like to thank my colleague and fellow physician, the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe), for partnering with me on the Dispose Responsibly of your Pills Act, the DROP Act.

As a doctor, I have seen firsthand the devastation that misused prescription drugs can have on families. Deb Simpson, from Sacramento County, shared her family's story with me. Her son became addicted to prescription medications he found in the family's medicine cabinet. By the time Deb realized what was happening, he was already addicted. Thankfully, through help and rehabilitation facilities, her son recovered, but far too many families suffer the tragic loss of a child or a loved one. We can easily prevent this. Let's make it easier to dispose of medications by supporting this simple amendment.

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