Hillary Clinton Unveils Initiative to Combat Iowa’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Since Hillary Clinton embarked on this campaign, she has heard one heartbreaking story after the next of families and communities torn apart by substance use disorders. In Iowa, 200,000 Iowans suffer from addiction but aren’t getting the treatment they need.
So today, Hillary Clinton rolled out her Initiative to Combat America's Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction in an op-ed.
Check out the full factsheet for Clinton's comprehensive plan HERE. See below for statements from Iowa elected officials and community leaders praising Hillary Clinton’s Initiative to Combat America’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction:
Linda Langston, Linn County Supervisor
“Drug and alcohol addiction is a creeping and growing menace in our cities and our small towns. Hillary Clinton is not only listening to Iowans who brought this issues to her attention, she is putting forward a plan to tackle this issue head on. Hillary Clinton’s plan is ambitious and puts the focus on treating substance abuse and supporting those in recovery. This is not a problem that appeared overnight and it’s not one we can solve overnight but we do need to solve it. I’m proud to be supporting Hillary Clinton because she understands the urgency of the problem and will do something about it.”
Angela Connolly, Polk County Supervisor
“When Hillary Clinton says she’ll tackle an issue, she follows through. When it comes to drug and alcohol addiction we need a fighter and I believe Hillary is that person. Her plan is comprehensive and will help state and local leaders put into place effective, evidence-based, and locally-tailored prevention programs to ensure that people suffering from addiction get the ongoing treatment and recovery they need. There are not any shortcuts to reducing the number of Iowans struggling with addiction. It will take hard work, determination and a leader willing to tackle this issue. Hillary Clinton is that leader."
Jennifer Herrington, Mental Health Social Worker
“Addiction is a disease and it’s important we treat it as such. Hillary Clinton’s comprehensive Initiative to End America’s Deadly Epidemic of Drug and Alcohol Addiction doesn’t just address prevention and recovery. It takes a holistic approach to fighting this epidemic, ensuring that our first responders have the tools they need to respond to overdoses so they can save lives and our prescribers have the information and training they need to responsibly manage their patients pain. Finally, Hillary Clinton is committed to ending the era of mass incarceration and prioritizing treatment over prison for nonviolent drug and alcohol offenders. We need to do more and we need to do better. Hillary Clinton is the candidate with a plan to make sure we do both.”
