Stop Fentanyl Now Act: Combating the Opioid Crisis
This act aims to combat the opioid crisis, particularly fentanyl, by increasing public awareness, expanding addiction treatment programs, and strengthening law enforcement efforts. Citizens can expect better access to information about risks, greater availability of life-saving medications, and stricter penalties for those trafficking illegal substances.
Key points
Education and Awareness: Public information campaigns about the dangers of fentanyl, especially for youth.
Treatment and Support: Expansion of opioid addiction treatment programs and increased access to overdose reversal drugs like naloxone.
Enhanced Law Enforcement: More resources for police to combat fentanyl trafficking and harsher penalties for counterfeit pill offenses.
School Safety: Training for teachers and school officials on administering life-saving drugs in overdose situations.
Fentanyl Test Strips Legalization: Possession and sale of fentanyl testing equipment, including test strips, will not be treated as drug paraphernalia.
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