Issue Position: Opioid Crisis
Issue Position
Issues: Drugs
The opioid crisis has taken our nation and Northeast Tennessee by storm in recent years, and the pain felt from losing a loved one to this disease is becoming all too common. Solving this problem requires a three-pronged approach: cracking down on the illegal drugs, specifically heroin and fentanyl, coming across our borders; increasing funding for rehabilitation resources so those seeking help face fewer hurdles when receiving assistance; and holding those responsible for creating this crisis accountable.
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