Shaheen Applauds New Strategy and Funding from White House to Combat Heroin

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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today applauded the announcement of a new Heroin Response Strategy, which included $2.5 million of funding, by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. The strategy will create a public health and safety network across 15 states, including New Hampshire, that will increase intelligence sharing; develop a training and education curriculum; and improve resources to treat overdoses.

"Heroin and opioid abuse is the most urgent public health challenge facing New Hampshire," said Shaheen. "One thing is abundantly clear: there is no silver bullet solution. Stemming the tide requires investments in prevention, treatment and recovery, and broad cooperation at the federal, state and local levels. This new strategy reflects the complexity and national scope of the heroin crisis. The Heroin Response Strategy announced today will increase coordination between local law enforcement and public health workers in New Hampshire with their counterparts across the country. By equipping public safety officials, public health officials and communities with the most up-to-date and relevant information to tackle the heroin crisis, we can better keep pace with this evolving threat to our state's health and well-being."

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