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Supporting Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day to Combat Overdose Crisis.

The U.S. Senate formally supports Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day (August 21), recognizing the fentanyl crisis as a severe public safety threat. The resolution aims to boost awareness about the deadly risks of illicit fentanyl, which is the leading cause of death for people aged 18 to 45. It encourages citizens, schools, and families to actively participate in education and promote drug-free lifestyles to protect communities from addiction and death.
Key points
Increased Public Safety: Authorities encourage widespread education about fentanyl, which is 100 times stronger than morphine and often hidden in counterfeit pills.
Youth Protection Focus: Citizens are urged to actively promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles, especially among children and teenagers.
Formal Recognition of Threat: Fentanyl is officially recognized as the number one cause of death for the 18-45 age group, highlighting the scale of the threat to daily life.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_799
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2024-08-01