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Congresswoman Escobar Introduces House resolution recognizing May as Borderline Personality Disorder Awareness Month
lead to tragic outcomes, including suicide or overdose. Congressional recognition of BPD Awareness Month sends a clear message
Congressman Pat Ryan Fights for a More Affordable, Safe, and Free Hudson Valley; Delivers on Core Community Priorities in Bipartisan Transportation Bill
bring the bill to the floor. Preventing overdose deaths is a key part of Ryan’s commitment … building a safer Hudson Valley. Drug overdoses on public buses are an emergent public health and safety issue
Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.
SAMHSA) is defunding harm reduction strategies that reduce overdoses and drug related deaths . SAMHSA issued guidance that agency … presence of fentanyl and other deadly drugs. Overdose deaths in the United States have fallen sharply since
WA Legislators Bill Expands Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioids
there were 2,170 fatal opioid overdoses in Washington state, a 12.8% decrease from … suspected opioid overdose emergency department visits, a 16.6% decrease from 2024. The End Fentanyl Trafficking with Local Task
Rep. Sykes Votes to Support Veterans’ Healthcare and Benefits
state recorded 4,452 unintentional overdose deaths. In 2024, Summit County recorded 101 accidental fatal overdoses, while Stark … County recorded 104 overdose deaths. Rep. Sykes also expressed concern about provisions in the bill that could weaken
WA Legislators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Funding for Local Drug Task Forces to Combat Opioids
there were 2,170 fatal opioid overdoses in Washington state, a 12.8% decrease from … suspected opioid overdose emergency department visits, a 16.6% decrease from 2024. What Are Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Forces
Markey, Schumer, Warren, Booker, Smith Urge Behavioral Health Agency to Reverse Guidance Limiting Access to Life-Saving Tools for People with Substance Use Disorders
showing that harm reduction for substance use reduces overdose deaths and dangerous infections, threatening to reverse years … progress in combating the overdose epidemic. The new guidance also contradicts the President’s National Drug Control Strategy
Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Secure $24 Million for Maryland Health Care, Education, and Workforce Training Projects
funding to address the rising toll of opioid overdoses fueled by fentanyl, maintain access to substance use disorder
Durbin Discusses Mobile Health Program In Rockford
annual patient encounters. From diabetes to overdose or suicide risk, the program relies upon the fire department
Wyden, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Reverse Decision to Block Funding for Fentanyl Detection Strips
fentanyl and other illicit drugs and help reduce overdoses and drug-related deaths. “Your actions will directly undermine … Kennedy, Jr. “Doing away with this mainstay of overdose prevention runs directly counter to this administration
Senator Hassan Presses For-Profit Methadone Clinic Chain Over Allegations of Undermining Patient Care
significantly decreases the likelihood of relapse. “Drug overdoses killed nearly 79,400 Americans in 2024 — and nearly
Trahan Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day
people across the United States. “The fentanyl-fueled overdose crisis is devastating families and communities in every corner … national response this crisis demands.” “Fentanyl-related overdoses and drug poisonings have had a devastating impact on communities
Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day
left with nowhere to turn.” “The fentanyl-fueled overdose crisis is devastating families and communities in every corner … national response this crisis demands.” “Fentanyl-related overdoses and drug poisonings have had a devastating impact on communities
Reps. Walkinshaw, McCaul Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking
communities. Fentanyl remains the leading driver of drug overdose deaths in the United States. Without consistent metrics
Continuing My Efforts to See Cannabis Declassified
drug supply has contributed to our nation’s overdose crisis. The event is being held from
Sen. Ossoff Strengthening Resources to Fight Opioid Epidemic
narcan), a drug used to rapidly reverse opioid overdoses. Sen. Ossoff is delivering funding to the Georgia Council … recovery support services and works to prevent opioid overdoses. With the funding, Georgia Council for Recovery
Condemning Trump's Threat to End Iranian Civilization
across the country are working to combat the overdose crisis and strengthen public health. While there
At Press Conference, Rep. Pettersen Unites Leaders to Announce Her Legislation to Protect Colorado’s Progress in Combating Opioid Epidemic Amid Federal Cuts
care she needed. Before treatment was available, Stacy overdosed more than 20 times in a single year … help with nowhere to go, overdosing more than 20 times in her last year struggling until
Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Demanding Answers Following Reports that CDC Repairs Still Delayed After Shooting
anNPR reportthat the CDC Program to prevent fentanyl overdoses had been frozen. In 2025, Sen. Ossoff and other
Padilla Meets With Doctors, Sounds Alarm on Health Care Cuts From Trump’s So-Called One Big Beautiful Bill
treatment program when you fear your child may overdose at any time. These impacts will be felt
Murray Highlights Efforts to Boost Federal Investments to Treat Addiction—Rejecting Trump Cuts, Secures $2.6 Million for Tacoma-Pierce Co. Public Health Department Mobile Medical Services
Kimbrel, Medical Reserve Corps President, MRC; Registered Nurse. “Overdose deaths from opioids and fentanyl have been especially devastating … have made real progress nationwide—after years of overdose deaths rising higher and higher, we are finally seeing
Lieu Review: Standing Up for You
people to help with substance use and overdose prevention, mental health, and housing/food assistance. Check out the resource
Warner Celebrates Senate Passage of Legislation to Prevent Deaths from Fentanyl Overdoses
Tyler Shamash, a teenager who died of an overdose in part because – unbeknownst to the physician … fentanyl upon being checked into the emergency room. “Overdose deaths, especially among young people, are increasing across
Senate Passes Bill To Standardize Fentanyl Testing in Emergency Rooms
test for fentanyl in patients that present with overdose symptoms. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member … than 3,000 Washingtonians tragically die from drug overdoses each year. Fentanyl is driving roughly three quarters