What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is SRES 250.
National Naloxone Awareness Day: Boosting Access to Life-Saving Overdose Drug
The Senate designated June 6th as National Naloxone Awareness Day to highlight the critical role of this medication in combating the opioid crisis. The goal is to increase public knowledge on recognizing overdoses and administering naloxone, which is now more readily available over the counter. Federal and local governments are encouraged to allocate resources for distribution and education, directly enhancing community safety.
Key points
Increased Safety: Promotion of naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdose effects and can be administered by any bystander to save a life.
Public Education: Encouragement for governments to fund training for citizens on how to respond to overdose emergencies.
Reducing Stigma: The recognition of this day aims to help reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorder.
Status:
Adopted
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