WYDEN, MERKLEY ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO SUPPORT ADDICTION AND RECOVERY SERVICES IN EASTERN OREGON

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following press release:

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced more than $1 million in federal awards to help combat the opioid epidemic and to support addiction and recovery services in Eastern Oregon.

"The opioid epidemic continues to harm communities across the state, especially in rural areas that often have limited addiction treatment resources," Wyden said. "I applaud this federal award to the Oregon Washington Health Network that will strengthen addiction and recovery services for Eastern Oregonians, and I will continue to fight for every possible resource to support mental health services and combat the opioid epidemic across Oregon."

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