U.S. Department
of Justice
Opioid Awareness
USAO-DC Heroin & Opioid Working Group
In response to the devastating opioid epidemic here in Washington, D.C., and consistent with the focus of the U.S. Department of Justice on opioid abuse prevention, USAO-DC established the Heroin & Opioid Working Group. This Working Group, which consists of mental health and drug abuse treatment providers as well as numerous community-based and governmental organizations, was created to bring a greater awareness to the community about the dangers of opioid abuse. The primary goals of the Heroin & Opioid Working Group, which meets monthly, are to disseminate information concerning the particular trends of opioid use in the District and develop effective strategies for prevention outreach in the District. Additionally, the Working Group hosts -- at schools, recreation centers, churches, senior centers, and other community forums -- discussions, informational fairs, and film screenings on the perils of opioid abuse. Please contact USAO-DC Community Outreach Specialist Donice Clark, at Donice.Clark@usdoj,gov, for more information.
USAO-DC 2022 Opioid-Related Press Releases
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