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Despite national efforts to fight addiction, states can tailor – and trim – programs

Despite national efforts to fight addiction, states can tailor – and trim – programs

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The U.S. Senate approved a bill July 13 with a vote of 92-2 to treat the nation's opioid addiction crisis. It's worth noting that one state – Georgia – recently passed a law that could block, rather than expand, access to treatment. Could other states also go in Georgia's direction? Could it possibly be a good idea?

The U.S. Senate approved a bill July 13 with a vote of 92-2 to treat the nation's opioid addiction crisis. It's worth noting that one state – Georgia – recently passed a law that could block, rather than expand, access to treatment. Could other states also go in Georgia's direction? Could it possibly be a good idea?…