But FRS has been emergency scheduled since 2018, and fentanyl overdoses have only increased. That tells me that permanent scheduling alone is not enough. We must continue to invest in resources for those who are suffering from substance use disorder, bolster mental health, and stem the flow of fentanyl coming across the United States border through legal ports of entry as well as through other illicit means. We also must address the common avenues of distribution such as social media, and make sure that parents are taught the signs that young people understand. (04:17–04:34)
CLAIM
Asserts the need for investment in resources for substance use disorder, mental health, and controlling fentanyl flow.
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