[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 160 (Wednesday, September 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  MARKING ADDICTION AND RECOVERY MONTH

  (Mr. TRONE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TRONE. Madam Speaker, one in seven people will experience 
addiction in their lifetime.
  Last year, over 70,000 people died from a drug overdose. Over the 
last 3 years, it is over 200,000 people.
  Addiction is a national crisis for which we will not find a vaccine.
  Last week, I spoke with patients in recovery across western Maryland. 
The reality of COVID-19 is making recovery much harder.
  Today, we are coming together in Congress as Team America for a day 
of action we are calling Congress Goes Purple.
  Together, we are wearing purple to show our support for those in 
recovery. Together, we are raising awareness to combat the stigma 
around addiction. And together, we will do everything we can to support 
those in recovery.
  Madam Speaker, to those in recovery, never be afraid to speak up and 
ask for help.

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