Leahy Statement on VA efforts to prevent opioid overmedication

News Release — Sen. Patrick LeahyNov. 15, 2017
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Statement of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.),Vice Chairman, Senate Appropriations CommitteeMilitary Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee HearingOn VA Efforts to Prevent and Combat Opioid Over MedicationNovember 15, 2017
The opioid epidemic has reached every state – every community – in the country. It is impacting sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and coworkers. And it is impact