Establishing the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
Establishes Commission to Combat Drug Addiction and Opioid Crisis
What it does
The Office of National Drug Control Policy must provide administrative support and, as permitted by law, make funds available for the Commission's work.
Real-world impact
- Requires an interim report within 90 days and a final report by October 1, 2017.
- Evaluates availability of addiction treatment and overdose reversal in underserved areas.
- The office that manages federal drug policy will provide support and funding.
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Summary
This order creates a presidential commission to study and improve the federal government's response to drug addiction, including the opioid crisis. The commission will identify federal funding, evaluate treatment availability and overdose-reversal access, review prevention and prescription practices, and recommend program improvements.
The Office of National Drug Control Policy will provide administrative support and, as allowed by law, funds for the commission. Members serve without additional pay. The commission must deliver an interim report within 90 days and a final report by October 1, 2017.
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