Biden to announce $1.5 billion to fight U.S. opioid crisis

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President Biden on Friday announced that his administration would distribute $1.5 billion to states and territories, including tribal lands, to fund responses to opioid overdoses and support recovery. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will disseminate the funding through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response and Tribal Opioid Response grant programs as part of National Recovery Month.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Reuters

Biden to announce $1.5 billion to fight U.S. opioid crisis

U.S. President Joe Biden will announce on Friday nearly $1.5 billion to fund access to medications for opioid overdoses, sanctions against traffickers, and increased funding for law enforcement, the White House said.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Hill

Biden announces $1.5B in funding to battle opioid overdoses, support recovery

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Washington Examiner

Biden administration directs $1.5 billion in state funding to fight opioid crisis

The Biden administration is rolling out $1.5 billion in funding Friday meant to help state and local governments fight the opioid epidemic.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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National Post

Biden to announce $1.5 billion to fight U.S. opioid crisis

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden will announce on Friday nearly $1.5 billion to fund access to medications for opioid overdoses, sanctions against traffickers, and increased funding for law enforcement, the White House said. Read More

2 months ago·Canada

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UPI

White House announces $1.5 billion in new funding to prevent opioid overdose deaths

The White House on Friday announced $1.5 billion in new investments to address opioid drug overdoses in the United States, in recognition of National Recovery Month.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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Forbes

White House Announces $1.5 Billion For Worsening Opioid Crisis

The funding is intended to support law enforcement agencies working to tackle the crisis and will boost access to support services and anti-overdose medications like naloxone.

2 months ago·United States

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