The Line: Opiate Addiction Treatment Continued Concern In New Mexico

August 11, 2017 – Opiate addiction is a top issue for many states and an ongoing concern in New Mexico. What are the current needs and how much would it take to fully fund the needed treatment options in local communities? Host Gene Grant and our Line opinion panelists discuss the latest news coverage of the opiate addiction crisis.

UPDATE:  At the time of taping, President Trump had stated he was not ready to declare a national emergency, but he has since announced his intention to declare a national emergency in response to the opioid crisis.

Line Panelists:
Tom Garrity, the Garrity Group PR
Mary Hudetz, reporter for Associated Press/CJ Project
Andy Lyman, reporter for NM Political Report
Laura Sanchez-Rivét, attorney at Cuddy and McCarthy, LLP