Establishing the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis

What it means

Establishes a presidential commission to study drug addiction and the opioid crisis. The commission will evaluate existing federal programs, identify best practices for prevention, assess treatment availability, and make recommendations for improving the government's response.

Expected impact

• More coordinated federal approach to combating the opioid epidemic through evidence-based recommendations
• Potential new policies and funding priorities based on the commission's findings
• Increased awareness of addiction treatment gaps and prevention strategies
• Improved healthcare provider education on prescription practices and monitoring