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Biden administration releases drug policy priorities for year one

Biden administration releases drug policy priorities for year one Blog Biden administration releases drug policy priorities for year one On April 1, the Biden administration released its drug policy priorities for its first year. The policy priorities emphasize racial equity and expanding access to prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services while reducing the supply of illicit substances. As concern grows over the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-term impacts on substance use, the administration’s first year drug policy priorities provide an indication of how the federal government will approach the overdose and addiction epidemic moving forward. The administration’s drug policy is particularly significant for counties, who invest $100 billion annually in community health systems, including behavioral health services, and play a critical role in preventing and addressing substance use issues at the local level.

Kankakee and Iroquois counties receive federal grants totalling $1 25 million

Daily Journal staff report KANKAKEE — The Kankakee County Pledge for Life Partnership and the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County each received grants for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy announced the third and final phase of grants. The Pledge for Life Partnership was awarded a continuation grant for a second five-year cycle, while the Juvenile Justice Council of Iroquois County was awarded the five-year grant for the first time. Each grant totals $625,000 during the five-year period. “I-KAN, working with both coalitions, is excited to direct these federal dollars to Iroquois and Kankakee counties to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse among our youth,” said I-KAN Regional Superintendent Dr. Gregg Murphy.

State briefs: Juvenile charged in deaths of 4 in southern W Va

State briefs: Juvenile charged in deaths of 4 in southern W Va
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