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Florida Congressman Honored by Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse

This week, U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., was recognized by Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA) with the 2023 Humanitarian Award for his dedication and leadership in the fight against the misuse of opioids and the fentanyl crisis.

“The threat of prescribed and illicit opioid overdose among Americans is more prevalent than ever before,” said Diaz-Balart. “With 300 Americans dying daily from fentanyl poisoning, we must redouble our efforts to combat the opioid and fentanyl epidemic that continues to plague our nation. I am grateful for MADPA’s advocacy and commitment to this important mission, and I am honored to receive the 2023 Humanitarian Award.”

“All of us at Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse thank Congressman Diaz-Balart for his dedication and leadership in addressing the opioid and fentanyl epidemic that is affecting every single community in America,” said former U.S. Rep. Mary Bono, R-Calif., the chairwoman of the Board and CEO of Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse.

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