Curbing the Opioid Epidemic - Partnering to Meet the Challenge

Explore the critical issue of America's opioid epidemic in this 57-minute panel discussion featuring US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. Learn about the alarming increase in opioid overdose rates over the past decade and the Obama Administration's top-priority response, including a proposed $1.1 billion in new funding to help those with opioid use disorders. Gain insights into the federal government's interagency initiative to tackle the heroin and prescription opioid crisis, and discover the resources available to reduce addiction and overdose. Moderated by Elizabeth Cohen, this informative session from The Aspen Institute provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and strategies in combating one of America's most pressing public health issues.