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UPDATED 3:05 PM PT — Wednesday, October 23, 2019
First Lady Melania Trump made a solo visit to Capitol Hill on
Wednesday to mark the one year anniversary of the Support for Patients
and Communities Act. She spoke at a roundtable event and thanked
Congress for passing the bill, which promotes treatment for infants and
mothers addicted to drugs.The first lady stated the SUPPORT Act is just one of many strides the government has made to alleviate the nation’s opioid crisis.
“Because of the SUPPORT Act, we are able to look at ways to reduce opioid use during pregnancy and recognize early childhood issues related to substance abuse,” she said. “This bill also establishes better ways to dispose of unused drugs.”
She added that this Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day and encouraged everyone to return or properly dispose of any unused opioids in their households. The first lady also took to Twitter on Wednesday to promote the upcoming Red Ribbon Week, which encourages drug free school and home environments.
The visit marks Melania Trump’s first solo visit to Capitol Hill.
