US Congressman Rodney Davis recently spent several hours in DeWitt County meeting with local leaders and first responders and health care professionals discussing the opioid epidemic sweeping the country.
Finding treatment in rural America was a common theme among the many things that came up in his meetings and Davis says the federal government is making record investments into getting those battling substance abuse help.
While getting someone help when they are ready for it is a big point of emphasis, Congressman Davis believes there has be investments into discussing the dangers of drug and substance abuse.
Additionally, Davis discussed criminal justice reforms. He hopes to see reforms with how law enforcement deals with those that come in for abuse.
