opioid crisis, committing to the pursuit of a wide spectrum of potential solutions in order to determine which will prove most effective in combating opioid addiction.
In addition to referencing medication-assisted treatment, an important tool used in addiction treatment programs, he stated that cooperation across federal agencies would be essential in order to overcome the epidemic.
While the notion of federal cooperation was brought up during the hearing, they did not touch upon whether or not Gottlieb would be included in the White House’s newly appointed substance abuse commission, which will be led by Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey.
Author: Topher Avery
Topher Avery is a contributor and editor at Addiction Now. A natural wordslinger, Topher studied English at the University of Colorado at Boulder and received his JD from Chapman University. Currently, Topher resides in Southern California beneath a pile of cats and books. Contact Topher at christophera@drugaddictionnow.com
