Oregon Second District Congressman Greg Walden expressed his support for passage of major legislation to help combat the nation’s opioid abuse epidemic.  The Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act focuses on improving drug abuse treatments, addressing the underlying causes of addiction, and helping those most at risk.  The plan is an agreement between the House and Senate and passed the House on an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 407-5.  Walden says the act provides state government and local law enforcement more tools to tackle this epidemic head on, including support for increased education, recovery, and treatment efforts.  The Act will head to the Senate for final approval before being sent to the President’s desk for his signature.