given the attention that it deserves. This requires healthcare and social providers to continue to collaborate in the future so that the challenge of treating patients who are addicted to opioids continues for the foreseeable future. One of the most critical factors in promoting the TREAT Act, is to identify persons who will serve as notable advocates for the cause, perhaps the identification of persons who have been personally affected by opioid abuse in some way. This will encourage the development of an advocacy strategy, in order to accommodate the needs of this program, and to be mindful of the issues and risks that this population faces. In this context, advocates must be compelling and be willing to share their stories, so that the
