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One Year After Releasing its Groundbreaking Overdose Prevention Strategy, HHS Announces New Data Showing Nation Has Expanded its Ability to Treat Addiction and Save Lives

Posted 12/13/2022 (updated 3/27/2024)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the progress made since the release of the Overdose Prevention Strategy (Strategy) last fall. The new data shows treatment capacity, lives saved from overdose, and commitments to long-term recovery supports, as well as a hopeful trend of a decrease in overdose deaths. The announcement also includes new actions HHS will be taking to build on the Overdose Prevention Strategy. The HHS's fact sheet provides information on prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.