The resource will utilize best practices to support drug prevention efforts. White House National Drug Control Policy Director Sara Carter announced a new youth-led drug prevention toolkit alongside…
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Labor Department Releases Workplace Guidance for Opioid Emergencies
OSHA’s new guidance offers important strategies to help employers and workers to respond rapidly in the event of an opioid overdose in the workplace. The U.S. Department of…
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DEA also finds that lethal amounts of fentanyl in pills have dropped from 76% to 29%. As part of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day last week, the…
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SAMHSA Awards Grant Funding to Treat Addiction and Mental Illness
The funding also helps to prevent overdoses and promote recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced $281 million in grant funding to support health…
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DHS Secretary Reports on Southern Border Wall Progress
Construction on the wall has expanded and the project is estimated to be finished in 2027. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said construction on portions…
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FDA Seeks Public Input on Standards for In-Home Opioid Disposal
Request for information invites feedback on disposal products to help reduce misuse of unused medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Request for Information…
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White House Launches New Public Awareness Effort to Save Lives Through Drug Prevention
ONDCP director says, “We must continue to teach our children about the dangers of drugs and protect them from those who seek to do irreparable harm.” The White…
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Colombia Removes Its Ambassador to the U.S. and President Petro Makes Threat
President Trump halted funding to that nation over its drug industry. The nation of Colombia pulled its ambassador to the U.S. after President Donald Trump announced that the…
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FDA Updates Opioid Labels to Emphasize Long-Term Risks
New labeling rules follow evidence linking extended opioid use to serious health dangers, including addiction and overdose. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated updated safety…
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Administration Doubles Bounty for Venezuelan Regime Leader to $50 Million
Officials say Maduro is using drug cartels to destabilize the U.S. The Departments of State and Justice announced an increase in their reward to $50 million for information…
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