Jefferson Reporter

U.S. Senator Katie Britt participated in a panel discussion on America's addiction epidemic, hosted by the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA), an organization founded by Jeff Breedlove and Scott Cochran. The event highlighted the need for collective efforts to combat the crisis.

Senator Britt emphasized the importance of community involvement in addressing addiction. "Everyone has a role to play in ending America’s addiction epidemic, and I am proud to partner with so many leaders in our state to ensure Alabamians have the resources, programs, and support they need to thrive," she stated. She also stressed the necessity of preventing drugs from reaching Americans, citing social media's role in advertising harmful substances and drug trafficking issues at the border.

The panel discussed strategies for mitigating the impact of addiction on American families. Participants included representatives from Congress, small businesses, community organizations, and the healthcare sector.

Senator Britt has been active in Washington advocating for solutions to this issue. She has cosponsored several legislative measures aimed at combating addiction and secured funding through appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2025 dedicated to treatment, research, and harm reduction initiatives. Notably, she obtained $2 million for equipment at the Veterans Recovery Center in Mobile.

One of Senator Britt's main priorities is curbing fentanyl inflow into the United States via its southern border. Her legislative actions reflect this focus as part of her broader strategy against the addiction crisis.