President Biden’s Unity Agenda, unveiled in his first State of the Union Address, included a pledge to combat the opioid epidemic and help those struggling with drug addiction. While no new programs or initiatives were outlined, he called for increased funding for prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery. In particular, he suggested getting rid of outdated rules that stop doctors from prescribing treatments for opioid use disorder, and for law enforcement to stop the flow of illicit drugs by working with state and local officials to go after traffickers. He reached out to those suffering from drug addiction, telling them “know you are not alone,” and he celebrated the 23 million Americans who are in recovery. No new programs or initiatives were outlined, such as a proposal in 2020 by then-candidate Biden to launch a $125 billion effort of the next decade to fight the opioid epidemic.
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