The STRONG Act of 2025 aims to combat North Carolina's opioid crisis through increased penalties, expanded law enforcement resources, and enhanced.

The STRONG Act of 2025 addresses North Carolina's opioid crisis by increasing penalties for drug trafficking, especially near schools and public places. It mandates mandatory opioid detection training for law enforcement and establishes a State and Federal Drug Interdiction Task Force. The act also allocates funds for expanding medication-assisted treatment programs, upgrading the Controlled Substances Reporting System, and creating a web page for real-time overdose data. Additionally, it provides a tax credit for businesses hiring employees who complete substance use disorder training.

The STRONG Act of 2025 aims to combat North Carolina's opioid crisis through increased penalties, expanded law enforcement resources, and enhanced.

The STRONG Act of 2025 addresses North Carolina's opioid crisis by increasing penalties for drug trafficking, especially near schools and public places. It mandates mandatory opioid detection training for law enforcement and establishes a State and Federal Drug Interdiction Task Force. The act also allocates funds for expanding medication-assisted treatment programs, upgrading the Controlled Substances Reporting System, and creating a web page for real-time overdose data. Additionally, it provides a tax credit for businesses hiring employees who complete substance use disorder training.