Warren introduced the proposed CARE Act, which would commit $100 billion over 10 years to funding addiction treatment and harm reduction programs at the local, state, and federal levels. This would include $1.1 billion for public and nonprofit entities “on the front lines, including those working with underserved populations and workers at high risk for addiction, and to support expanded and innovative service delivery of treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services.”

Warren promises to expand the availability of buprenorphine.

“Resources would be used to support the whole continuum of care, from early intervention for those at risk for addiction, to harm reduction for those struggling with addiction, to long-term support services for those in recovery. Along with addiction treatment, the CARE Act would ensure access to mental health services and help provide critical wraparound services like housing support and medical transportation for those who need them.”
My comprehensive plan to end the opioid crisis
Medium, May 8, 2019 | Elizabeth Warren

“In talking to congressional staffers over the past few years, I’ve repeatedly heard that Republicans are very resistant to spending much more money on the opioid crisis — and at least some GOP support would be needed to pass a bill.”
How the Democratic presidential candidates would combat the opioid epidemic
Vox, September 10, 2019 | Geman Lopez

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