On his first day in office, the President signed a sweeping executive order directing the entire Federal government to advance an ambitious equity and racial justice agenda—not as a one-year project, but as part of a sustained commitment to make the promise of America real for every American, including rural communities, communities of color, women…
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FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Advances Equity
On his first day in office, the President signed a sweeping executive order directing the entire Federal government to advance an ambitious equity and racial justice agenda—not as a one-year project, but as part of a sustained commitment to make the promise of America real for every American, including rural communities, communities of color, women…
Following Release of CDC Overdose Data, White House, Health and Human Services, and Justice Officials Discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s Work to Address the Overdose Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, hosted a press call with Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and other Biden-Harris Administration officials to discuss new and ongoing actions to address the overdose epidemic as well as the urgent need for Congress to…
Remarks by President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, and President López Obrador in Joint Press Conference
National PalaceMexico City, Mexico 5:02 P.M. CST PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you very much. It’s wonderful to be back here in Mexico City. And I want to thank you, Mr. President, for hosting the Prime Minister and me for the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit. This is a magnificent fora. And we’re true partners, the three…
Reducing the Economic Burden of Unmet Mental Health Needs
It is vital to understand the full costs of the mental health crisis affecting our nation. Left untreated, mental health disorders affect the well-being of children, adults, families, and communities—both because of the emotional costs as well as the economic ramifications. These disorders were already too common before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the pandemic magnified…
Statement from Acting Director Regina LaBelle on Today’s CDC Overdose Death Data
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy, issued the following statement regarding the CDC’s release of provisional drug overdose death data, which show a record number of 99,106 predicted overdose deaths in the 12-month period ending in March 2021 – a 31 percent increase from the prior 12-month period ending…
White House Releases State Model Law to Help Make Access to Naloxone Consistent Across the Country
Model law supports Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to expand evidence-based harm reduction services to address overdoses WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced the release of a model law for states to help expand access to naloxone, which saves lives by reversing opioid overdoses. The release of this model…
Acting Director LaBelle Joins Secretary Becerra to Announce New HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy
BALTIMORE, MD – Today, Regina LaBelle, Acting Director of National Drug Control Policy joined Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra and other officials for the announcement of the new HHS Overdose Prevention Strategy, which focuses on expanding primary prevention, harm reduction, evidence-based treatment, and recovery support services for all Americans. The HHS Overdose…
The White House Releases Details of the New, Holistic U.S.-Colombia Counternarcotics Strategy
New strategy broadens focus to include specific actions on rural security and development, environmental protection, and supply reduction WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy released details on the new, holistic U.S.-Colombia counternarcotics strategy developed by the Counternarcotics Working Group between the United States and Colombian governments. The strategy lays the…
FACT SHEET: The Biden-Harris Administration Advances Equity and Opportunity for Black Americans and Communities Across the Country
From the first day in office and every day since, the Biden-Harris Administration has taken an historic approach to advancing racial equity, including directing every agency across the whole of the federal government to address the lasting impacts of systemic racism on Black communities. For generations, entrenched disparities in our society and economy, at times…
