HRC and Drug Abuse Policy

New York Times On Rural Drug Abuse: “Mrs. Clinton Is Likely To Propose Better-Financed Prevention And Treatment Options Before Criminalization And Better Access To Mental Health Services.” “In the six years Mrs. Clinton has been mostly out of the discussion on domestic policies, heroin use has swept rural communities, and although aides say she was aware of problem in an abstract way, from reading policy briefings and talking to academics and advisers, her discussions with voters on the issue were particularly eye opening. She instructed her policy team ‘to go beyond standard policies and really take a hard look at some of the more creative or forward-looking policy positions,’ said Jake Sullivan, the campaign’s senior policy director…Based on their suggestions, Mrs. Clinton is likely to propose better-financed prevention and treatment options before criminalization and better access to mental health services (an area that aides and voters have said is lacking under the Affordable Care Act). She has already called for reform to the criminal justice system and a prison system overflowing with low- level drug offenders.” [New York Times, 6/1/15] Hillary Clinton Held A Facebook Conversation About Substance Abuse. [Hillary Clinton, Facebook, 6/2/15] Hillary Clinton: “Thank You For Sharing Your Experiences - It's Time To Bring The Issue Of Substance Abuse Out Of The Shadows And Give It The Attention It Needs.” “Wow. Thank you for sharing your experiences - it's time to bring the issue of substance abuse out of the shadows and give it the attention it needs. I look forward to continuing this conversation, and to the solutions you are helping shape through your courage and insights. –H” [Hillary Clinton, Facebook, 6/2/15]