Rep. Beyer Fact Sheet: The Economic Toll of the Opioid Crisis Reached Nearly $1.5 Trillion in 2020
December 30, 2022
December 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 (TNSres)-- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following fact sheet:
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The Economic Toll of the Opioid Crisis Reached Nearly $1.5 Trillion in 2020
As a result of the pandemic, the U.S. health care system was disrupted, reducing access to substance abuse treatment and exacerbating social and economic stress that can worsen addiction. This contributed to a significant increase in the number . . .
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The Economic Toll of the Opioid Crisis Reached Nearly $1.5 Trillion in 2020
As a result of the pandemic, the U.S. health care system was disrupted, reducing access to substance abuse treatment and exacerbating social and economic stress that can worsen addiction. This contributed to a significant increase in the number . . .