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National Fentanyl Awareness Week: Combating the Drug Crisis

The U.S. Senate supports designating February 23 – March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week." This aims to raise public awareness about the deadly threat of fentanyl and its impact on citizens' lives, while encouraging those with substance use disorder to seek help. The initiative seeks to protect public health and lives, especially among young people.
Key points
Designation of National Fentanyl Awareness Week (February 23 – March 1, 2025) for public education on risks.
Highlighting fentanyl as the leading cause of death for individuals aged 18-45 in the U.S.
Encouraging individuals to only use physician-prescribed medication and to seek assistance for substance use disorder.
Acknowledging the efforts of law enforcement and recovery organizations.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.
Print number: SRES 95
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-02-25