CDC Launches Program to Combat Prescription Drug Overdose

Why it matters locally: New Mexico, which has experienced elevated rates of opioid-related deaths in recent years, may be eligible for CDC support and resources through this new state-focused prevention program.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has initiated Prescription Drug Overdose: Prevention for States, a program designed to support state-level efforts to reduce prescription drug overdoses. The CDC intends for the program to help states implement effective strategies for prevention. Specific details regarding funding amounts and program components were not immediately available. Additional information is anticipated to be released by the CDC at a later date.