Shaheen and Hassan re-introduce $65 billion federal opioid response plan

Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan have brought back a comprehensive plan to tackle the opioid crisis by boosting federal funding to $65 billion. The Turn the Tide Act aims to bolster various addiction treatment and prevention programs nationwide. This move is crucial as the opioid epidemic continues to claim thousands of lives, highlighting the need for substantial federal intervention to curb the crisis effectively. The renewed focus underscores the ongoing struggle against opioid addiction and the necessity for sustained, large-scale efforts to combat it.