Twin Cities Public Health

The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) issued a statement in support of President Barack Obama’s recent remarks on prescription drug abuse prevention at a community forum in West Virginia.

The statement reads in part:

“We commend the President for speaking out on this important issue, which is devastating families and communities across our nation. The community forum underscored the importance of reducing the stigma around substance abuse addictions and the need for all sectors of society to work hand-in-hand in comprehensive solutions.”

In his 2016 fiscal year budget, President Obama set aside $133 in new funding to addressing the current opioid epidemic across the United States. This includes more resources for prescription drug overdose strategies, focusing largely on prevention.