Obama: Opioid Epidemic A Public Health Problem, Not A Criminal Issue
The president spoke about the national crisis at a summit in Atlanta, announcing an array of new measures such as expanding drug treatment centers and increasing the use of drugs, like naloxone. However, he said that “this is still an area that’s grossly under-resourced.”
The New York Times:
Obama Steps Up U.S. Effort To Fight Abuse Of Heroin And Painkillers
The Associated Press:
Obama Turns Attention To Growing Opioid Abuse Problem
The Washington Post:
Obama Anti-Heroin Strategy Shifts Focus To Treatment From Arrests