{"id":1991191,"date":"2023-08-04T16:37:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-fentanyl-epidemic-requires-prioritizing-mental-healthcare-not-just-border\/"},"modified":"2023-08-04T16:38:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T20:38:23","slug":"tim-scott-fentanyl-epidemic-requires-prioritizing-mental-healthcare-not-just-border","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-fentanyl-epidemic-requires-prioritizing-mental-healthcare-not-just-border\/","title":{"rendered":"Tim Scott: Mental healthcare must be prioritized to address the fentanyl epidemic, not just border control."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">32<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftim-scott-fentanyl-epidemic-requires-prioritizing-mental-healthcare-not-just-border%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1991191&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>2024 \u200dRepublican Presidential Candidate Sen. Tim Scott: Addressing the Mental \u2063Health Crisis to Combat\u2062 the\u200c Fentanyl Epidemic<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Tim\u2063 Scott (R-SC), a potential candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential\u200d nomination, is taking a unique approach to tackling the fentanyl epidemic. He believes that the \u2063rise\u200b in fentanyl use is not just a result of drug trafficking, but also\u200b a symptom of the\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/calif-gov-newsom-announces-4-7b-mental-health-plan\/\" title=\"Calif. Gov. Newsom announces .7B mental health plan\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health crisis<\/a> plaguing<\/a> the United States. Scott emphasizes the \u200dimportance of addressing the \u2062underlying causes that drive individuals to turn to fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>During a \u200cround-table discussion with city\u2062 and county leaders, Scott highlighted the nation&#8217;s failure to fully embrace \u200dthe \u2064mental health crisis. He \u200bpointed\u2063 out that the pandemic led to a significant increase in parents bringing their young children to \u2063the emergency\u200d room due to mental health\u2062 breakdowns. According to Scott, \u200cthis\u2064 is just the tip of the iceberg, and \u200dthe nation needs to confront this issue honestly.<\/p>\n<h3>The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse<\/h3>\n<p>Scott draws attention to \u200dthe alarming statistics of drug-related overdoses and skyrocketing suicide rates. He sees these as symptoms of a larger problem, \u2062where both children and\u2064 adults are turning to substances as a coping mechanism. To illustrate the impact of \u2063the fentanyl crisis, Scott shares the story of Yuma, Arizona, a city heavily affected by the illegal importation of\u2062 fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>Scott acknowledges that he cannot tackle this crisis alone. He plans to rely on the expertise\u2063 of local and state officials who deal with\u200d these issues on a daily basis. By collaborating with healthcare experts from across the country, Scott aims to develop comprehensive responses to\u200d address the mental health crisis and its connection to substance abuse.<\/p>\n<h3>Scott&#8217;s Commitment to Border Security\u2062 and Fentanyl Crisis<\/h3>\n<p>Scott&#8217;s commitment \u2064to addressing the fentanyl crisis extends \u200bto his\u2064 stance on immigration and border systems. In an op-ed\u200c published in the New York Post, he emphasizes the severity of the fentanyl crisis and\u200d its impact\u200d on border counties. Scott pledges to restart and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tim-scott-fentanyl-epidemic-requires-prioritizing-mental-healthcare-not-just-border\/\" title=\"Tim Scott: Mental healthcare must be prioritized to address the fentanyl epidemic, not just border control.\">complete border \u200cwall system projects<\/a> that were \u200dcanceled by President Joe\u2064 Biden. He also promises to crack down on drug\u200c and \u2062human smuggling \u2064at ports of entry, redirect resources from the Internal Revenue Service to boost Border Patrol and immigration enforcement, and reinstate the public health pandemic policy Title 42.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Scott vows to eliminate\u200d the Biden administration&#8217;s smartphone\u2062 app for illegal immigrants,\u200c end catch-and-release \u200dpolicies, \u200cand hire more immigration judges to\u2064 expedite the legal process. He advocates for making all criminal illegal immigrants a priority for arrest\u200b and removal, ensuring that those who break the law are held accountable.<\/p>\n<h3>Targeting Drug\u200d Cartels and \u200cEnsuring Safety for All\u2064 Americans<\/h3>\n<p>Scott recognizes the role of drug cartels in fueling the fentanyl crisis. He proposes\u200d freezing their financial assets, imposing sanctions on their bank accounts, and disrupting their supply chains. Despite criticism from the far left, Scott firmly believes that every American deserves \u2063safe streets, drug-free neighborhoods, and secure borders. He promises that if elected president, he will prioritize these fundamental rights for all Americans.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Tim Scott&#8217;s approach to combating the fentanyl epidemic by addressing the mental health crisis offers a fresh perspective on a complex issue. His commitment to collaboration, border security, and holding criminals accountable demonstrates \u2064his dedication to ensuring the well-being and safety of the American people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read\u2063 more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2024 GOP candidate Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) links fentanyl crisis to mental health crisis, emphasizing the need to tackle root causes. 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