Florida H8093 recognizes May 2026 as "Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month" to highlight opioid dangers and nonopioid pain management options.

Florida H8093 designates May 2026 as "Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month" to raise awareness about the risks of opioids and the benefits of nonopioid therapies for pain management. The resolution follows the renewal of the nationwide Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration and emphasizes the effectiveness of nonopioid treatments, which do not carry the same risks as opioids. It aims to address the rising rate of drug overdose deaths, particularly among African Americans, and aligns with CDC guidance on maximizing the use of nonopioid therapies.

Florida H8093 recognizes May 2026 as "Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month" to highlight opioid dangers and nonopioid pain management options.

Florida H8093 designates May 2026 as "Nonopioid Alternatives Awareness Month" to raise awareness about the risks of opioids and the benefits of nonopioid therapies for pain management. The resolution follows the renewal of the nationwide Opioid Public Health Emergency Declaration and emphasizes the effectiveness of nonopioid treatments, which do not carry the same risks as opioids. It aims to address the rising rate of drug overdose deaths, particularly among African Americans, and aligns with CDC guidance on maximizing the use of nonopioid therapies.