Opioid Epidemic AACOM Efforts
AACOM Partnerships to Address Opioid Epidemic
AACOM Involvement with Federal Efforts
In October 2017, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency. AACOM commends Congress for passing the SUPPORT Act and the Administration for recognizing the magnitude of this national crisis. AACOM remains actively engaged at the federal level to ensure policies are supporting effective treatment options and interventions and OME continues to play a key role in addressing the epidemic.
- AACOM Endorses Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act of 2018
- Congress Passes Comprehensive Opioid Package
- Opioid Package Passes Congress; Awaits President's Signature
- AACOM Submits Comments on Draft Interim Report of the President’s Commission on Opioids
- AACOM Participates in White House Initiative to Combat Opioid Abuse
- AACOM Endorses Opioid Workforce Act of 2018
- AACOM Supports Senate and House Committee Efforts to Address Opioid Crisis
- Congress Advances Opioid Legislation; AACOM Endorses GME Bill to Combat Epidemic
Opioid Poster Presentations
- Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: A Control Drug Misuse Symposium for Health Professions Students
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