I keep naloxone with me. It's easy and safe to use. The medication reverses opioid overdoses and saves lives. Learn more about naloxone (also called Narcan)👉 time.com/6203115/narcan…

100,000+ Americans died of an overdose in 2021—and 75% of those deaths involved #opioids. It’s time for Congress to pass the #MATAct and help save lives. #IOAD2022 #EndOverdose pew.org/3R7VBte

Here are 4 simple steps that we all can take to prevent overdoses:

Millions of Americans are living with opioid use disorder. But medications for opioid use disorder, like buprenorphine, remain inaccessible. This #RecoveryMonth, the Senate can bring #RecoveryWithinReach by passing the #MATAct

Over 160 organizations call on the Senate to pass the #MATAct. Read more: bit.ly/3BgGS9H #RecoveryMonth

Today, the The New York Times editorial board endorsed the #MATAct and two other common-sense bills to address the drug overdose crisis. Congress must pass the #MATAct now to prevent overdoses, increase access to treatment, and reduce stigma. nytimes.com/2022/12/12/opi…

Few will ever understand how hard Paul Tonko worked over many years to pass the #MATAct. It's been an honor to stand with Rep. Tonko, his team, and fellow advocates to open access to treatment that prevents overdoses and supports recovery. tonko.house.gov/news/documents…

BREAKING: The #MATAct to remove the buprenorphine X-Waiver has been enacted! Now, all healthcare providers with a DEA license can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder just like any other essential medication. Congratulations to all who fought for this change!

Addiction is a disease of the brain and must be treated like one.   Read my piece on President Biden’ historic step to mainstream substance use disorder care by removing the x-waiver in USA TODAY Opinion usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

It was an honor to collaborate with Barbara DiPietro and NatlHCHCouncil on this lifesaving legislation.