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Roy Blunt's Public Statements on Issue: Drugs

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12/22/2020 Tweet - "During the pandemic, we've unfortunately seen a rise in opioid use. FY21 funding bill includes resources to Improve treatment, prevention efforts Find alternative pain medications Treat behavioral health More details on this bill here"
08/10/2020 Tweet - "The isolation caused by the pandemic has made it more difficult for people living w/opioid use disorder. As chair of the approps subcommittee that funds health-related programs, I've worked to prioritize programs to ensure people receive help they need:"
08/07/2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 is worsening the opioid crisis, putting those suffering from opioid & other substance use disorders at greater risk for relapses & overdoses. @HHS is providing $3M in grant funding for MO organizations to continue fighting the opioid crisis in rural areas."
09/04/2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is hurting people of all backgrounds in communities across our state. Preliminary data from @CDCgov estimates that, from 2017 to 2018, opioid overdose deaths in Missouri increased by about 16%."
12/11/2018 Tweet - "From researching opioid alternatives, to expanding access to treatment and prevention programs, and providing critical services for at-risk children, this bill tackles the opioid crisis from every angle. Read more from my @dailyjournalmo op-ed:"
11/28/2018 Tweet - "This year, Republicans worked to combat the opioid crisis, which has affected families across the nation. As chair of the appropriations subcommittee that funds @HHSgov, I prioritized resources for programs to help ensure states have the support they need to address this crisis."
11/13/2018 Tweet - ".@SenateGOP has been hard at work over the last year - here's an overview of our record of results for the American people, including enacting #taxreform, addressing the opioid crisis, and rebuilding our military. http://bit.ly/2QMeX7S "
11/05/2018 Tweet - "Finding alternative pain medications would be a big step forward in our fight to end the opioid epidemic in our country"
10/16/2018 Tweet - "As we look at ways to combat the opioid crisis, it's vital that we promote innovative, long-term solutions, such as developing non-addictive painkillers. Here's more from my roundtable with @TrumanMedKC"
10/15/2018 Tweet - "When it comes to fighting the opioid crisis, it's clear a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work. I spoke w/ health care professionals & law enforcement last week to talk about what's helping to save Missourians' lives & where we need to fill the gaps"
10/12/2018 Tweet - "This afternoon I joined a roundtable discussion in #StJoeMO with Mayor McMurray, Sheriff Puett, Chief Connally, Dr. Mark Laney and others who are working to combat the opioid crisis in St. Joseph."
10/07/2018 Tweet - "From passing major opioids legislation to confirming a record number of judges, the Senate is getting things done despite Democrat obstruction. More from my interview on @SundayMorningFutures http://bit.ly/2E3Ziiq"
10/03/2018 Tweet - "Proud to have voted for bipartisan, bicameral legislation that gives health care providers and local communities more tools to address the opioid epidemic. The bill has passed the Senate and is now headed to the president's desk."
10/01/2018 Tweet - "An estimated 100 kids & young adults are expected to be helped by @BurrellCenter's grant from @SAMSHAgov to expand addiction treatment, intervention & recovery services. Proud to have secured funding for this grant program:"
09/28/2018 Tweet - "Labor/HHS funding bill: Continues year-round Pell Grants & increases maximum Pell award Invests in combatting the #opioidepidemic Strengthens workforce training Supports life-saving & cost-saving medical research Details here"
09/24/2018 Tweet - "Grants from @HHSgov will help more Missourians get the opioid treatment and mental health services they need, especially in rural areas and underserved communities. Read more here:"
09/21/2018 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic claims more lives annually than any other accidental cause of death, including car accidents. This week, we passed legislation to expand access to treatment services & prevention programs."
09/20/2018 Tweet - "Rates of opioid overdose deaths are rising in rural areas, surpassing rates in urban areas. This newly-announced grant funding focuses resources on expanding access to treatment services in rural communities:"
09/20/2018 Tweet - "Community health centers are on the front lines of the opioid epidemic, providing substance use disorder treatment & mental health care in underserved communities. MO CHCs are set to receive more than $7.8 mill to expand access to these critical services"
09/18/2018 Tweet - "BREAKING: Senate passes bipartisan funding bill that invests in programs benefitting all Americans - @NIH research, opioid programs, college affordability, workforce training & more"
09/17/2018 Tweet - "In 2017, the opioid crisis took the lives of more than 950 Missourians. Today, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation that will give states and communities more tools to address this devastating public health crisis."
09/14/2018 Tweet - "More Missourians die from opioid overdoses than car accidents or breast cancer. Making sure states have the resources to fight this epidemic is a priority in the Labor/HHS funding bill:"
09/13/2018 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is taking a toll on individuals, families, communities, and local economies. We need a federal response that's equal to the challenge we're facing, and the Labor/HHS funding bill delivers that:"
08/23/2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis continues to take a toll on our communities. To help states combat this epidemic, the Labor/HHS bill includes $3.7 billion for treatment, prevention, and recovery programs."
08/22/2018 Tweet - "The opioid crisis has touched virtually every American. This is why addressing this epidemic continues to be a priority in the Labor/HHS approps bill."
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