McConnell and Barr Continue Efforts to Address Impact of the Substance Abuse Epidemic on Kentucky's Workforce

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"Too often, people in recovery fall back into drug use while in between housing or searching for work, leaving many Americans trapped in addiction and left out of the job market entirely. Once again, I'm proud to work with Congressman Barr on legislation to help address our Nation's opioid and substance abuse epidemic, which has devastated communities across our home state of Kentucky, as well as the rest of the country. Since shepherding the CAREER Act into law five years ago, we've seen firsthand the power of employment in treating addiction and helping Americans stay drug-free. Through the structure of good-paying jobs and stable, transitional housing, we can rebuild our workforce and give new purpose to the lives of those in recovery."

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