In response to the escalating overdose crisis, political leaders and community organizations are intensifying their efforts to combat substance abuse across the United States. With over 11,000 overdose deaths annually statewide, San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney emphasizes the need for solutions that match the scale of the crisis, including confronting drug trafficking, holding individuals accountable, and expanding access to treatment. Representatives like Ashley Hinson and Jimmy Panetta are engaging with organizations such as CADCA to learn about substance abuse prevention and to discuss innovative solutions and partnerships. Senator Mitt Romney and other members of Congress have met with youth coalitions and community leaders to discuss strategies for promoting mental health and preventing substance abuse. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, acknowledged the overdose crisis as a significant public health challenge and met with youth leaders to understand the impact on their communities and discuss potential solutions.
These Montana students know their stuff! I was glad to welcome so many dedicated advocates for youth substance abuse efforts to Washington today. Keep up the important work. https://t.co/QrqFUrz99k
The overdose crisis is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. I met four youth leaders with @CADCA who shared with me how this crisis has impacted their lives & the work they're doing in their communities. We'll use every lever available to beat this crisis. https://t.co/jkXeOIefPz
Thank you to the folks from Piatt County Mental Health Center who came out to Washington to talk about the needs of rural community mental health centers and how we can continue supporting vital substance use treatment programs. https://t.co/qbwNK6nOLQ
Great to visit with North Dakotans who are in DC to stress the importance of behavioral health and substance use treatment options for young people in our state. https://t.co/HwtErVs08A
It’s encouraging to see Arkansas’s @CADCA coalition taking action to combat substance abuse and misuse. Their support for individuals, families and communities helps provide the tools to fight addiction as well as promote treatment and recovery. #ARinDC https://t.co/xnmncG8uyT
It was great meeting with Tualatin Together in D.C. today! These young people are working hard to educate their peers and families about how to live a healthy lifestyle free from substance abuse. Thank you for your commitment and dedication! https://t.co/E4RawiolbK
Utahns know you're never too young to get involved in strengthening your community. Enjoyed meeting with youth coalitions from Kane, Garfield, Weber, and Salt Lake Counties to hear about their plans to promote mental health and prevent substance abuse in their towns and cities. https://t.co/5a3YZQvA5M
Our community has taken a leading role in being proactive with innovative solutions to the opioid crisis. I hosted a roundtable with local leaders to hear the perspectives of those on the ground and discuss how we can strengthen the partnerships so critical to saving lives. https://t.co/8Ro4DYargD
Substance abuse prevention is essential to eastern NC and beyond. We’re fortunate for @CADCA, who remains dedicated to advocating for our most vulnerable. https://t.co/CMzh8DPKTI
Great to have @cadca on #CapitolHill & talk to #NY04 neighbors committed to substance prevention & education. I’ve worked w/these groups for years - delivering resources and working together to help #SaveALife. https://t.co/1tHZB604hb
I met with @CADCA to learn more about their efforts to combat substance abuse in our communities. We discussed how we can work together to prevent youth vaping and keep our communities drug-free! https://t.co/nm4p166fcT
With over a 11,000 overdose deaths each year statewide, we need solutions at the scale of the crisis we are facing. We need to confront drug trafficking, hold people accountable, and keep these drugs out of our communities. We need to dramatically expand access to treatment… https://t.co/3t3xakiEXJ