U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, freeing up resources for treatment and to pursue drug dealers.
The death rate from overdoses has been increasing, with the Centers for Disease Control confirming at least 52,000 cases in 2015 and more last year.
Months after receiving recommendations from a special White House panel, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says this is the worst drug addiction crisis ever in history.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is singling out the potent variation fentanyl and intends to prioritize talks about illegal drug shipping with China's President Xi JinPing.
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U.S. President Donald Trump spoke personally of his own brother's struggle with alcoholism, and he's convinced, young people can be taught to not do drugs.
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