Raymond Seigfried

State Representative, 7th District

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Opioid Program

Opiod Program Creation is a top issue for Ray Seigfried, Delaware State Representative, District 7

While campaigning, I have listened to far too many tragic stories about men and women who have fallen to opioid addiction and to families who have lost a loved one as a result of opioid use.

Delaware was ranked second in the nation for drug-related overdose deaths in 2018 and first in the country for prescribing high-dose opioids and long-acting opioids. Change is needed to fight this epidemic head-on. We need a comprehensive program that includes early intervention, medication intervention, and long-term treatment.

I have been on the front lines fighting for reform to help those and the families of those addicted to opioids.

I prime-sponsored HJR 6, which calls on the Behavioral Health Consortium to issue legislative and regulatory recommendations to increase access to the total number of Medication Assisted Treatment prescribers among all providers.

I also co-sponsored Senate Bill 34, a bill that creates an impact fee paid by the pharmaceutical manufacturer to supports prevention and treatment services.

Additionally, I sponsored an opioid addiction information service at the Claymont Community Center for everyone to gain a better understanding of the services that the State of Delaware provides. I will continue my effort to support a comprehensive program.

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PHOTO: State Senator Stephanie Hansen, Ray, and New Castle County Executive Matt Meyers.

Issues

Social Justice and Civil Rights; Black Lives Matter

Violence toward communities of color has been a constant in this country throughout my life. The … [Read More...]

Healthcare

A country whose people live in fear of losing their healthcare, especially a country that excludes … [Read More...]

Healthier Young Adults

I co-sponsored Senate Bill 25 to move the age of purchasing tobacco from 18 to 21 years of … [Read More...]

Opioid Program

While campaigning, I have listened to far too many tragic stories about men and women who have … [Read More...]

Education

The State of Delaware has a responsibility to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to … [Read More...]

Jobs and the Economy

During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have held several virtual town halls with our local small businesses … [Read More...]

Environment

Clean water is a fundamental right, and that is why I co-sponsored HB 200, which creates a clean … [Read More...]

Senior Citizens and Veterans

Our senior citizens deserve care and security as they age. Too often, they are left without the … [Read More...]

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