During Overdose and Drug Poisoning Awareness Week, the White House highlighted measures to address the drug crisis, including the creation of a Homeland Security Task Force to combat fentanyl trafficking. The administration emphasized actions such as designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, signing the HALT Fentanyl Act to classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs, and directing military strikes on narcotrafficking vessels. These efforts contributed to a 22% decline in fentanyl deaths and a 14% reduction in total drug overdose deaths within a year. The Great American Recovery Initiative was also launched to expand access to treatment and support recovery programs. The message reaffirmed commitment to protecting public health, strengthening national security, and collaborating with federal, state, and local partners to reduce drug-related harm.
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