FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Funding to Address the Overdose Epidemic and Support Recovery
WhiteHouse.gov23 September 2022
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$1.5 billion awarded to all states and territories to beat the opioid crisis and support people in recovery
Awarding $1.5 Billion for all States and Territories to Address Addiction and the Opioid Crisis - awarded nearly $1.5 billion to support states, tribal lands, and territories’ efforts to address the opioid crisis and support individuals in recovery.
Investing over $104 Million to Expand Substance Use Treatment and Prevention in Rural Communities to Beat the Overdose Epidemic.
Investing $20.5 Million to Increase Access to Recovery Supports
Releasing New Guidance to Support and Facilitate Greater Access to FDA-approved naloxone products
Announcing Additional Funding for Law Enforcement Officials on the Front Lines of the Overdose Epidemic
Releasing New Guidance for Employers to Create Recovery-Ready Workplaces
Deploying Financial Sanctions to Disrupt Global Drug Trafficking Operations
Read about additional actions the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to address addiction and the overdose epidemic
Read about President Biden’s National Drug Control Strategy