Over 83,000 opioid-related overdose deaths occur per year across the country – more than 90% of which involve fentanyl. WHY THIS MATTERS: Nearly 7,000 Californians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2022. This new website aims to support all Californians, from victims of the crisis to their loved ones to providers, and more,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “The opioid crisis touches every person and every community in the country. These initiatives are part of Governor Newsom’s billion-dollar Master Plan, a multi-pronged approach to tackle the opioid crisis, prevent and reduce overdoses and deaths, and support people struggling with substance abuse and addiction. These investments are being made in local organizations in Northern California, the Central Valley, and Southern California. This website serves as a reliable source of information on prevention, data, treatment, and support where Californians can also access information related to the state’s use of opioid settlement funds and efforts to hold drug-traffickers accountable.Īdditionally, California is investing nearly $8 million in local organizations to support education, testing, recovery and support services – focusing on closing gaps in access to care and reducing inequities for populations at greater risk for overdose. SACRAMENTO – Today, Governor Newsom is launching a new tool to continue California’s efforts in fighting the ongoing opioid crisis – a comprehensive website with resources for Californians: Opioids.CA.GOV. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Building on California’s comprehensive approach to fight the opioid crisis - including a billion dollar Master Plan - today the state is launching Opioids.CA.GOV, a one-stop-shop for Californians seeking resources around prevention and treatment, as well as information on how California is working to hold Big Pharma and drug-traffickers accountable in this crisis.
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