Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Our combined efforts and partnerships are positioning Alabama to overcome an epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands.
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We cannot afford to ignore this crisis. Every life lost to overdose is a tragedy we cannot accept.
Opioid settlement oversight commission announces statewide investment plan
The statewide investment plan outlines abatement strategies that are eligible to receive funds through direct supplemental appropriations from the Alabama Legislature.
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See recent postsFoster care, kinship care and the opioid epidemic
We must not forget to care for the children impacted by this epidemic — for they are our future.
Bill to help prevent opioid addiction set to be signed into law
The legislation will allocate $10 million to help treat and prevent opioid addiction.
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
The "Odds Are Alabama" campaign will highlight the dangers of using any drugs or medications that aren't from a pharmacy.
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See recent postsKatie Britt: Combatting the opioid epidemic is key for Alabama’s future
The opioid epidemic is the primary driver of overdoses in Alabama
Anderton says that the opioid crisis is literally and figuratively killing us
Jefferson County District Attorney Mike Anderton (R) spoke at a town hall in Adamsville where he said that, “The opioid crisis is literally and figuratively killing us. Anderton spoke in Adamsville at the Victory Christian Fellowship. “The opioid crisis is literally and figuratively killing us,” Anderton said. “A lot of that is that the dealers … Continued
Congressman Bradley Byrne applauds airport grants
Congressman Bradley Byrne, who represents Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, thanked the U.S. Department of Transportation and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Monday for eight grants from the federal Department of Transportation to local airports in Southwest Alabama. “Having a well-maintained and quality airport is critical in terms of economic development and helping bring new jobs … Continued
Byrne to hold twelve town halls in coming weeks
Friday, July 20, 2018 Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, announced that he will hold twelve town hall meetings during the August District Work Period. Byrne’s town halls are known as the “Better Off Now” Town Hall Tour. “Working with President Trump, we have held true to our promises to the American people,” Rep. Byrne said. “Two … Continued