CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION IN RESPONSE TO THE HEROIN EPIDEMIC
Details to be announced at July 18^th News Conference with Co-sponsor, Congressman Tim Ryan

WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH - Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) has announced plans to introduce federal legislation this week aimed at increasing community treatment options for heroin and other substance abuse.  The Breaking Addiction Act of 2014 will be co-sponsored by Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13).  Representatives Fudge and Ryan will hold a news conference on Friday, July 18^th in Cleveland to discuss details of their legislation which establishes a 5 year demonstration project.

In addition to the Members of Congress, officials from the Cuyahoga County and Summit County Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Boards, and others from the recovery community will discuss the importance of community treatment in responding effectively to the heroin epidemic.   Fatal drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death in Ohio.

WHO:  Congresswoman Fudge and Congressman Ryan, Cuyahoga ADAMHS Board CEO William Denihan, Summit County ADAMHS Board Exec. Director Gerald Craig, treatment provider and former patient

WHAT:  News Conference to discuss details of the Breaking Addiction Act of 2014

WHEN:  10 a.m., Friday, July 18, 2014

WHERE:  Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board, Ohio Room on the 6^th floor of 2012 W. 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 (across from the West Side Market).

Parking information for guests and media:  Free Valet Parking is available behind the ADAHMS Board Headquarters building.  To access, head south on West 26^th from Lorain Avenue and proceed to the parking lot entrance. Please inform the attendant you will be attending Congresswoman Fudge’s news conference at the ADAMHS Board. 

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