NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 2, 2015. Since Hillary Clinton embarked on this campaign, she has heard one heartbreaking story after the next of families and communities torn apart by substance use disorders. Across the country, 23 million Americans suffer from addiction, and only 1 in 10 are being treated.
So today, Hillary Clinton rolled out her Initiative to Combat America’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction in a New Hampshire Union Leader op-ed.
It’s time to end government policies that are making this problem worse and invest in evidence-based programs to ensure access to effective, ongoing care for those who need it. Check out the full factsheet for Clinton’s comprehensive plan HERE and keep an eye on our Instagram for testimonials from everyday Americans affected by this epidemic.
Source: www.hillaryclinton.com
