Blumenthal Statement on New Haven Opioid Overdoses

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement today in response to New Haven’s declaration of a public health emergency after at least 15 residents overdosed in six hours yesterday:

“This intolerable toll of overdose and death in New Haven is an undeniable call to action for the whole nation. Congress must reverse its laggard response to this national public health crisis by providing real resources. Not only Narcan—a short-term lifesaver—but treatment services, law enforcement support, opioid over-prescription prevention, and other steps are urgent and critical. We must act immediately to stop this deadly epidemic from ravaging our state.”

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