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Sen. Doug Jones introduces legislation to integrate job training into addiction recovery programs

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is joining another Democrat and a Republican to introduce legislation to establish a pilot program to integrate career training and support services into addiction recovery programs. The Jobs Plus Recover Act, sponsored by Jones, Sen. Tim Kain, D-Virginia, and Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, would provide individuals impacted by opioid addiction and … Continued
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April 11, 2018

Shelby supports Trump’s opioid policy

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., announced that he supports President Donald Trump’s declaration of a public health emergency in regard to opioid addiction: “I applaud the President and his Administration on their efforts to end the opioid epidemic,” Sen. Shelby said. “This is a real emergency, and it affects … Continued
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October 30, 2017

UNA to hold Town Hall to address opioid crisis

By Staff Alabama Political Reporter The University of North Alabama will be hosting a Town Hall on opioid addiction featuring Attorney General Steve Marshall, Alabama’s Mental Health Commissioner Lynn Beshear, Acting State Health Officer Scott Harris, and State Senator Tim Melson. The event, focused on fostering recovery and solution, was organized by State Representative Johnny … Continued
August 31, 2017

Attorney General joins Nationwide coalition to fight opioid abuse

By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Attorney General Steve Marshall announced plans Thursday to participate in a bipartisan group of attorneys general from across the US who are investigating whether opioid drug manufacturers are engaging in illegal marketing and sales practices. Opioid overdoses — one of the nation’s fastest growing causes of deaths  —resulted in … Continued
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June 16, 2017
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Opioid & Fentanyl crises’ deserve Legislative action

By Senator Cam Ward & Representative April Weaver As we enter the second half of the 2017 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature we have many big issues that still need to be addressed, however few are as important as addressing the growing opioid & fentanyl abuse issues in our state. Drug traffickers continue to … Continued
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April 3, 2017