U.S. Rep. Luke Messer (IN-06) issued the following statement today after President Trump unveiled his administration’s plan to combat the opioid epidemic.
“Hoosier families in every corner of our state have been affected by the opioid crisis,â€Â Messer said. “I applaud President Trump for bringing real solutions to the table to combat this growing epidemic. By getting tough on drug dealers, strengthening enforcement and ensuring Hoosiers have access to treatment, President Trump’s plan will help bring much-needed relief to Indiana.â€
President Trump’s plan focuses on reducing over-prescription, cutting off the supply of illegal drugs, expanding evidence-based treatment options, increasing efforts to educate the public about the dangers of drug abuse, and implementing harsher penalties on drug traffickers.
Messer previously spoke at an Education and the Workforce Committee hearing entitled, “Close to Home: How Opioids are Impacting Communities†that focused on the impact of the growing opioid crisis on communities across Indiana.
