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Dear John,
What if Americans had to wait in line each morning to get their heart medication? That’s the reality for many people suffering from opioid use disorder. Many must travel to a clinic to receive methadone, a life-saving medication that is prescribed to help people recover from addiction. Recently, I talked with the Washington Post and spoke on the House floor about why improving access to care is so important and why a special interest group is trying to stop it.
I’ve heard the tragic stories from South Jersey victims and families impacted by the opioid epidemic. Telling people struggling with opioid use disorder "tough luck, there's no clinic near you" is unacceptable. I introduced the Opioid Treatment Access Act with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) to expand access to care and get patients the help they need.
The Senate can pass this legislation and help save lives so long as special interest groups don't get in the way. We’ve already lost too many friends, family members, and colleagues to the opioid epidemic. I’ll keep fighting in Congress to pass common-sense solutions that help save lives.
Sincerely,
Donald Norcross
Member of Congress
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