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  1. HHS Takes Strong Steps To Address Opioid-drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence

HHS Takes Strong Steps to Address Opioid-drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence

HHS Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell has announced a targeted initiative related to prescription opioid and heroin overdose, death, and dependence, which focuses on three priority areas:

  1. Training for health professionals to aid in prescribing decisions
  2. Increasing the use of naloxone
  3. Expanding the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment
URL
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2015pres/03/20150326a.html?utm_source=FindYouthInfo.gov&utm_medium=Federal-Links&utm_campaign=Recent-Events
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Resources
Topic
Substance Use/Misuse