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Secretary Kennedy Renews Public Health Emergency Declaration to Address National Opioid Crisis

Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Date
Mar 18, 2025
Summary

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announces the renewal of the public health emergency (PHE) regarding opioid use. The renewal extends the PHE for 90 days. Outlines federal coordination allowed by the PHE and highlights recent successes in decreasing overdose deaths.

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Illicit drug use · Policy · Prescription drug misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention