HHS Takes Strong Steps to Address Opioid-drug Related Overdose, Death and Dependence | Youth.gov

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:

Training for health professionals to aid in prescribing decisions
Increasing the use of naloxone
Expanding the use of Medication-Assisted Treatment

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http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2015pres/03/20150326a.html?utm_source=FindYouthInfo.gov&utm_medium=Federal-Links&utm_campaign=Recent-Events

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Department of Health and Human Services

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Substance Abuse