House Subcommittees Hold Hearing to Examine the Effects of Opioids on Communities

On November 8, the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittees on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, and Higher Education and Workforce Development held a joint hearing, “Close to Home: How Opioids are Impacting Communities.”

The following witnesses testified:

• Tim Robinson, founder and CEO, Addiction Recovery Care;
• Toni Miner, family support partner;
• Leana Wen, commissioner of health, Health Department, Baltimore, MD; and
• David Cox, superintendent, Allegany County Public Schools.