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Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week
The Obama Administration has designated the week of Sept. 18-23, 2016, as Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week. Across the nation, federal, state and local agencies, as well at their public and private sector partners, are bringing attention to the public health crisis caused by drug overdoses. During Prescription Opioid and Heroin Epidemic Awareness Week, federal officials, led by the U.S. Department of Justice, are raising awareness of the crisis and hosting events focusing on the work being done to address opioid and heroin abuse.
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