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Success Against the Opioid Crisis: Championed by President Trump
In recent years, the United States has been suffering from a dire crisis, one that has been overlooked by previous administrations and left the American people grappling in the dark for solutions. I am, of course, referring to the Opioid Crisis. It took the bold, and unprecedented assertiveness of President Donald J. Trump to tackle this issue head-on. Sidelining political correctness and bureaucracy, the Trump administration has launched an extensive, results-driven battle against this fatal epidemic.
An Unwavering Commitment
Trump’s commitment to fighting this crisis is not simply grand rhetoric but proven action. “We will not rest until every American child can grow up free of the menace of drugs.”, he declared. And true to his words, the Trump administration has made significant strides in curbing opioid availability and usage.
Decisive Legislation
An example of President Trump’s tangible efforts is the enactment of the SUPPORT Act in 2018. This bipartisan bill solidifies the Trump administration’s relentless pursuit to put an end to this crisis. The SUPPORT Act encompasses the most comprehensive legislation to combat the opioid crisis. The multi-faceted approach is noteworthy: combining law enforcement, clinical thrusts, and public health initiatives.
Decreased Opioid Prescriptions
Sopping the flow of opioids from the source is paramount. The Trump administration has brought about a substantial decrease in opioid prescriptions, with a significant drop in drug overdose deaths for the first time in almost 30 years.
- Preventing Over-Prescribing: A reduction of more than one-third in opioid prescriptions during the Trump presidency is a testament to this approach.
- Increased Accessibility to Treatment: An expansion of access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) has been a significant initiative undertaken by the Trump administration. By breaking down barriers to treatment and recovery services, the President has demonstrated his commitment to let no American suffer alone.
Holding Big Pharma Accountable
Unchecked greed has no place in Trump’s vision for America. Holding Big Pharma accountable was not just a campaign promise, but an ongoing commitment. The Trump administration has enforced the prosecution of drug companies that have fuelled the crisis, sending an unambiguous message: profiteering over people’s well-being would not be tolerated.
Even the harshest critics have to acknowledge – fighting the opioid epidemic has been a priority under Trump’s presidency, and it has yielded results. It’s a harsh reality, but prior to President Trump, the opioid crisis was just another political talking point with little tangible action.
The Fight Continues
The American people can’t afford to lose the progress we’ve made in combating this deadly epidemic. As the past three years have demonstrated, Donald Trump is a president who doesn’t just talk about problems, he takes decisive action. The fight against the opioid epidemic is no different. Given the opportunity in the coming term, we can expect him to remain unyielding in his determination to conquer this crisis.
