Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medications Will Reduce Addiction

Access to Non-Opioid Pain Medications Will Reduce Addiction

During my time serving in the state legislature, I heard from numerous constituents impacted by the opioid crisis who had friends or family members who had become addicted to pills after getting in a car wreck or even something as commonplace as getting their wisdom teeth removed.  They saw loved ones suffering because a medication that was supposed to bring them relief had instead brought them to their lowest point. Fortunately, the FDA has rec…