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Daily Archives: November 17, 2016

Local Leaders on the Frontlines of the Opioid Epidemic

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The epidemic of overdoses and deaths from the abuse of prescription painkillers and heroin has devastated countless families and communities across the country. Here’s how local leaders are taking action:

November 17, 2016

City-County Task Force on Opioid Epidemic Provides Strategies for Local Leaders

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Today, the City-County National Task Force on the Opioid Epidemic released a new report called, A Prescription for Action: Local Resolve in Ending the Opioid Crisis. The report provides recommendations for how local officials can respond to the growing opioid epidemic through strong leadership, a focus on education and prevention, expansion of treatment and reassessing…

November 17, 2016
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Hadi Sedigh
Associate Legislative Director - Justice & Public Safety
National Association of Counties

Jim Brooks
Director, City Solutions
National League of Cities

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