Missouri HCR43 urges state agencies to collaborate on a coordinated response to addiction as a chronic disease.

Missouri HCR43 recognizes addiction as a chronic disease and advocates for a coordinated, statewide response. It urges state agencies to strengthen interagency coordination, data sharing, and community partnerships to expand access to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction services. The resolution also encourages collaboration with local governments, community- and faith-based organizations, and health care providers to reduce overdose deaths and improve recovery outcomes.

Missouri HCR43 urges state agencies to collaborate on a coordinated response to addiction as a chronic disease.

Missouri HCR43 recognizes addiction as a chronic disease and advocates for a coordinated, statewide response. It urges state agencies to strengthen interagency coordination, data sharing, and community partnerships to expand access to prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction services. The resolution also encourages collaboration with local governments, community- and faith-based organizations, and health care providers to reduce overdose deaths and improve recovery outcomes.