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Stakeholders Hopeful, But Say Some Opioid Commission Recs Miss The Mark

By Sarah Fentem • Nov 6, 2017
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A presidential commission last week released its report on recommendations to help curb the nation’s opioid crisis. Indiana stakeholders say they’re heartened the crisis is receiving national attention but think parts of the report missed the mark.

Opioid Commission Delivers Recommendations

By • Nov 4, 2017

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The opioid commission chaired by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie delivered a long list of recommendations to President Trump yesterday in its final report on the nation's opioid crisis. And we have more from NPR's Greg Allen.

Christie Denounces Stigma, Urges Action On Opioid Epidemic

By • Oct 30, 2017
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said it’s past time for the U.S. to deal with the opioid epidemic.

Christie, who chairs the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis, spoke Monday at the Indiana attorney general’s Prescription Drug Abuse Symposium in Indianapolis.