Post by Logan on May 15, 2016 4:29:15 GMT -6
The House approved spending more than $9 million to fight New Hampshire’s opioid crisis with little debate or dissent Wednesday, indicating a growing acknowledgment on both sides of the aisle that the state has to invest dollars to stem the tide of addiction.
The money will go toward a number of state programs, including drug courts – which aim to treat addicted offenders instead of incarcerating them – and housing for people in recovery.
Representatives applauded the efforts, saying they are critical in a state where everyone is affected by addiction.
“I am certain that each one of us knows a family who has a member that is using, or is in recovery, or has died from an overdose,” said Rep. Karen Umberger, a Kearsarge Republican.
Read more: www.concordmonitor.com/NH-House-substance-abuse-marijuana-decriminalization-bills-2069779
The money will go toward a number of state programs, including drug courts – which aim to treat addicted offenders instead of incarcerating them – and housing for people in recovery.
Representatives applauded the efforts, saying they are critical in a state where everyone is affected by addiction.
“I am certain that each one of us knows a family who has a member that is using, or is in recovery, or has died from an overdose,” said Rep. Karen Umberger, a Kearsarge Republican.
Read more: www.concordmonitor.com/NH-House-substance-abuse-marijuana-decriminalization-bills-2069779