Supports designation of February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" to highlight the dangers of fentanyl.
This resolution expresses support for designating February 23, 2025, to March 1, 2025, as "National Fentanyl Awareness Week" to raise awareness about the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States. It highlights the severity of the fentanyl crisis, noting that drug overdoses claimed 86,678 lives in the previous 12 months as of August 2024. The resolution applauds law enforcement agencies and treatment organizations for their efforts in combating the crisis. It also encourages individuals to use only prescribed medication and seek help for substance use disorder.
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