Order and for an opening statement. In the midst of a fierce battle against an epidemic by opioids. This crisis has touched every corner of american society. Whielt new england and the regions represent states hardest hit by the epidemic. Health officials from the south and reaching across the Mountain West all reported growing over dose deaths in those counties. The latest deaths is astounding. 91 americans died every day from an over dose. Now more than ever we must come together and strengthen our commitment to fight this malady. I expect todays member state will bring to the forefront key insights and solutions on this critical issue. The energy in Congress Committee led several bipartisan initiatives. And the comprehensive Addiction Recovery alct and the 21st century act are now law at the state and local levels. Much needed policy changes are being implemented. The inflicted passage of kara and cures. As a result, patients now have greater access to evidencebased treatment, adiks
Those are only two of my good things. I dont want to tell you about the bad things. But he really helped me. I had had had somebody that guided me and he had a very, very tough life because of alcohol, believe me. Members of the u. S. House met recently about combatting the Opioid Epidemic. They also shared their own stories in dealing with opioids and other drugs. Subcommittee will come to order and for an opening statement. In the midst of a fierce battle against an epidemic by opioids. This crisis has touched every corner of american society. Whielt new england and the regions represent states hardest hit by the epidemic. Health officials from the south and reaching across the Mountain West all reported growing over dose deaths in those counties. The latest deaths is astounding. 91 americans died every day from an over dose. Now more than ever we must come together and strengthen our commitment to fight this malady. I expect todays member state will bring to the forefront key insigh
Well as the star who you just saw in the clip. Hes joining us today with amanda wexler, senior director for the ymca could being service. Hello to you both. Joe, okay, lets breathe. [laughter] wow. Around every corner. The inspiration behind it, share. Its something i thought that needed to be told. In the world today, especially in communities in the northeast and all over the united states, theres a major problem. Drugs are a huge issue right now, and people are not willing to talk about it. Films are sugar coating it, were not seeing the true lives of what an addict goes through and, more importantly, how it impacts those around them. What people dont realize about addiction is its not just the addict that is getting hurt by this substance. Its their entire family unit, their friends, everyone around them is being affected by this, and we wanted to show that, you know, you need to get out there. People need to open their eyes. Its not as simple as black and white. Joe, this is your
Was, find your brother. Keep the family together. That it wasnt your fault. [crying] sorry. That film is called around every corner. Joe gawalis is writerring with director and star you saw in the clip. Joined by Amanda Wexler for the ymca Counseling Service with service in Staten Island. Welcome to you both. Joe, lets breathe. [laughter] wow. Around every corner, the inspiration behind it, share. It is something i thought that need to be told in the world today especially in communities in the northeast all over the United States theres a major problem. Drugs are a huge issue right now and people are not willing to talk about it. Films are sugar coating it not see true lives of what an addict goes through and more importantly how it affects those around them. What people dont realize about addiction it is nnt just addict hurt by this substance but entire family unit. Friends everyone around them, their entire lives affected by this we want to show people need to open their eyes not as
During a three-hour budget work session Thursday night, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors reached a consensus on funding for some outside agencies but delayed decisions for Laurel Ridge Community