This House resolution recognizes Overdose Awareness Day in the United States. It commits the House to advancing bipartisan policies to reduce stigma around substance use disorders and overdoses. It also supports working with communities, health providers, patients, and families on opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery.
The resolution expresses the House’s support for these efforts. It does not establish specific programs or services for individuals.
The resolution does not specify expenses.
The resolution states that overdose deaths can be prevented through awareness, prevention, timely intervention, treatment, and recovery support. It describes substance use disorder as a chronic disease and says recognizing it as a health issue can reduce stigma.
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