Donald Trump delved into new details of his plan to deal with nation's worsening opioid epidemic on Saturday, going beyond his earlier promise to “build a wall” by pledging to crack down on prescription drug abuse while offering help to those struggling with addiction.
In a statement released before a rally in New Hampshire, Trump praised Congress's passage of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act as “an important step.” He promised to increase first responders' access to life-saving Narcan, encourage in-patient treatment for people struggling with addiction, and incentivize state and local governments to mandate treatment.
