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			'''Capitol Hill Day''' is an annual event sponsored by CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America). It is an opportunity for participants in the National Leadership Forum to meet with their members of Congress (2 Senators and 1 member of the House of Representatives) to discuss national substance use prevention policy priorities and substance use issues in their local community. <ref>https://forum.cadca.org/chd.cfm</ref>

	'''Illinois.''' The following illustrates some of the partnerships and strategies used to pass an important piece of legislation. Illinois SB2928 is a current law with the common name "Lake County Prescription Drug Disposal Pilot Program" which had been adopted in 2014 and is currently still functioning, losing its Pilot portion of title in 2015. <ref>https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2928&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=79014&SessionID=85</ref>It has been shown to be a model by which many organizations and local governments can partner with one another to improve outcomes in drug recovery and disposal efforts. The lead Project Coordinator Bill Gentes, has as a result, been awarded CADCA's Advocate of the Year. The following steps were used in the creation, adoption, and advocacy for this bill that allowed successful passing of it within the 98th general assembly:		'''Illinois.''' The following illustrates some of the partnerships and strategies used to pass an important piece of legislation. Illinois SB2928 is a current law with the common name "Lake County Prescription Drug Disposal Pilot Program" which had been adopted in 2014 and is currently still functioning, losing its Pilot portion of title in 2015. <ref>https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2928&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=79014&SessionID=85</ref>It has been shown to be a model by which many organizations and local governments can partner with one another to improve outcomes in drug recovery and disposal efforts. The lead Project Coordinator Bill Gentes, has as a result, been awarded CADCA's Advocate of the Year. The following steps were used in the creation, adoption, and advocacy for this bill that allowed successful passing of it within the 98th general assembly:

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	*'''SAMHSA''' has an Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center committed to improving prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for mental and substance use disorders. The Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with the information and tools to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. <ref>https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/ebp?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=d562f4d6eb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_14_04_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d562f4d6eb-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D</ref>		*'''SAMHSA''' has an Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center committed to improving prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for mental and substance use disorders. The Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with the information and tools to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. <ref>https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/ebp?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=d562f4d6eb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_14_04_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d562f4d6eb-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D</ref> SAMHSA's South-Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Has published "The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Policy Change" <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-advocating-for-policy-change/</ref> as well as "The Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Legislative Advocacy." <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/news/the-ten-dos-and-donts-of-successful-legislative-advocacy/</ref>
	SAMHSA's South-Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Has published "The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Policy Change" <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-advocating-for-policy-change/</ref> as well as "The Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Legislative Advocacy." <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/news/the-ten-dos-and-donts-of-successful-legislative-advocacy/</ref>		*'''The US Department of Health & Human Services''' has published "Guidebook for State by State Opioid Prescribing Guidelines." <ref>https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/womens-childrens-health/injury-prevention/opioid-prevention/appendix-b-state-by-state-summary.pdf</ref>
	*The US Department of Health & Human Services has published "Guidebook for State by State Opioid Prescribing Guidelines." <ref>https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/womens-childrens-health/injury-prevention/opioid-prevention/appendix-b-state-by-state-summary.pdf</ref>
	*'''The National Council For Behavioral Health''' advocates for mental health and substance use policies. <ref>https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/policy-agenda/</ref>		*'''The National Council For Behavioral Health''' advocates for mental health and substance use policies. <ref>https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/policy-agenda/</ref>
	*'''The National Harm Reduction Coalition''' advocates for numerous harm reduction approaches. <ref>https://harmreduction.org/</ref>		*'''The National Harm Reduction Coalition''' advocates for numerous harm reduction approaches. <ref>https://harmreduction.org/</ref>
	*'''The National Association of Counties''' has published "The Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation" -- a nationally recognized guidance for states, counties, and cities receiving money from the lawsuits against entities that contributed to the opioid epidemic. The planning principles, coordinated by faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, can help jurisdictions create a foundation for effective spending of the monies to save lives from overdose. <ref>https://www.naco.org/resource/principles-quick-guide-removing-policy-barriers</ref>		*'''The National Association of Counties''' has published "The Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation" -- a nationally recognized guidance for states, counties, and cities receiving money from the lawsuits against entities that contributed to the opioid epidemic. The planning principles, coordinated by faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, can help jurisdictions create a foundation for effective spending of the monies to save lives from overdose. <ref>https://www.naco.org/resource/principles-quick-guide-removing-policy-barriers</ref>
	*The Network for Public Health Law provides leadership in the use of law to protect, promote, and improve health and health equity through non-partisan legal technical assistance and resources, collaborating with a broad set of partners across sectors to expand and enhance the use of practical legal and policy solutions. <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/</ref> It provides an online webinar titled, "Fighting for Public Health: How Do We Strengthen Public Health Advocacy at Local, State, and National Levels?" <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/fighting-for-public-health-how-do-we-strengthen-public-health-advocacy-at-local-state-and-national-levels/</ref>		*'''The Network for Public Health Law''' provides leadership in the use of law to protect, promote, and improve health and health equity through non-partisan legal technical assistance and resources, collaborating with a broad set of partners across sectors to expand and enhance the use of practical legal and policy solutions. <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/</ref> It provides an online webinar titled, "Fighting for Public Health: How Do We Strengthen Public Health Advocacy at Local, State, and National Levels?" <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/fighting-for-public-health-how-do-we-strengthen-public-health-advocacy-at-local-state-and-national-levels/</ref>
	*'''The Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA)''' has published "State of the States: Legislative Roadmap for Reducing Overdose Deaths and Increasing Access to Treatment (the Roadmap)," which is a guide for state leaders on the most effective approaches to addressing the current drug epidemic. <ref>https://files.constantcontact.com/9b9edb2e701/6fe81aeb-e7b3-49f9-8b98-e5060d133156.pdf</ref> LAPPA also offers "Drug Checking Equipment, Needles/Syringes, and Drug Paraphernalia: Summary of State Laws." <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Drug-Checking-Equip-Needles-Syr-and-Drug-Paraphernalia-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref> and "Naloxone: Summary of State Laws." <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Naloxone-Access-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref>		*'''The Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA)''' has published "State of the States: Legislative Roadmap for Reducing Overdose Deaths and Increasing Access to Treatment (the Roadmap)," which is a guide for state leaders on the most effective approaches to addressing the current drug epidemic. <ref>https://files.constantcontact.com/9b9edb2e701/6fe81aeb-e7b3-49f9-8b98-e5060d133156.pdf</ref> LAPPA also offers "Drug Checking Equipment, Needles/Syringes, and Drug Paraphernalia: Summary of State Laws" <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Drug-Checking-Equip-Needles-Syr-and-Drug-Paraphernalia-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref> and "Naloxone: Summary of State Laws." <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Naloxone-Access-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref>
	*'''FedUp!''' is a grassroots coalition formed in 2012 that seeks action from the federal government to end the public health epidemic created by opioids. FedUp! accepts no money from pharmaceutical corporations and 100% of the donations they receive are directly applied to managing the costs of hosting their FedUp! rallies. <ref>https://feduprally.org/</ref>		*'''FedUp!''' is a grassroots coalition formed in 2012 that seeks action from the federal government to end the public health epidemic created by opioids. FedUp! accepts no money from pharmaceutical corporations and 100% of the donations they receive are directly applied to managing the costs of hosting their FedUp! rallies. <ref>https://feduprally.org/</ref>
	*'''Grassroots Unwired''' provides an overview of grassroots advocacy. <ref>https://www.grassrootsunwired.com/grassroots-advocacy/</ref>		*'''Grassroots Unwired''' provides an overview of grassroots advocacy. <ref>https://www.grassrootsunwired.com/grassroots-advocacy/</ref>

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	*~~FedUp!~~ - ~~A grassroots coalition formed in 2012 that seeks action from~~ the ~~federal government~~ to ~~end the public health epidemic created by opioids~~. ~~FedUp accepts no money from pharmaceutical corporations~~ and ~~100%~~ of the ~~donations they receive are directly applied to managing the costs~~ of ~~hosting their FedUp! rallies~~.<ref>https://~~feduprally~~.org/</ref>		*'''SAMHSA''' has an Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center committed to improving prevention, treatment, and recovery support services for mental and substance use disorders. The Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with the information and tools to incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings. <ref>https://www.samhsa.gov/resource-search/ebp?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=d562f4d6eb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_14_04_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d562f4d6eb-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D</ref>
	*Department of Health & Human Services Guidebook for State by State Opioid Prescribing Guidelines-<ref>https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/womens-childrens-health/injury-prevention/opioid-prevention/appendix-b-state-by-state-summary.pdf</ref>		SAMHSA's South-Southwest Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Has published "The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Policy Change" <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-advocating-for-policy-change/</ref> as well as "The Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Legislative Advocacy." <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/news/the-ten-dos-and-donts-of-successful-legislative-advocacy/</ref>
	*National Council For Behavioral Health~~. Advocates~~ for mental health and substance use policies.<ref>https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/policy-agenda/</ref>		*The US Department of Health & Human Services has published "Guidebook for State by State Opioid Prescribing Guidelines." <ref>https://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/womens-childrens-health/injury-prevention/opioid-prevention/appendix-b-state-by-state-summary.pdf</ref>
	*National Harm Reduction Coalition~~. Advocates~~ for numerous harm reduction approaches.<ref>https://harmreduction.org/</ref>		*'''The National Council For Behavioral Health''' advocates for mental health and substance use policies. <ref>https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/policy-agenda/</ref>
	* ~~Grassroots Unwired provides a good overview~~ of ~~grassroots advocacy. <ref>https://www.grassrootsunwired.com/grassroots-advocacy/</ref>~~		*'''The National Harm Reduction Coalition''' advocates for numerous harm reduction approaches. <ref>https://harmreduction.org/</ref>
	* Model Law Virtual Knowledge Labs. The ~~Model Law Virtual Knowledge Labs are a virtual learning series that provides state and county leaders with an opportunity to deepen their awareness and understanding~~ of ~~how model laws can assist jurisdictions in addressing substance use disorders and concomitant issues . <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/model~~-~~law~~-~~virtual-knowledge-labs/</ref>~~		*'''The National Association of Counties''' has published "The Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation" -- a nationally recognized guidance for states, counties, and cities receiving money from the lawsuits against entities that contributed to the opioid epidemic. The planning principles, coordinated by faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, can help jurisdictions create a foundation for effective spending of the monies to save lives from overdose. <ref>https://www.naco.org/resource/principles-quick-guide-removing-policy-barriers</ref>
	* Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association. LAPPA is excited to announce the release of State of the States: Legislative Roadmap for ~~Reducing Overdose Deaths~~ and ~~Increasing Access to Treatment (~~the ~~Roadmap), a guide for state leaders on the most effective approaches~~ to ~~addressing~~ the ~~current drug~~ epidemic. ~~<ref>https://files.constantcontact.com/9b9edb2e701/6fe81aeb-e7b3-49f9-8b98-e5060d133156.pdf</ref>~~
	* Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association. Drug Checking Equipment, ~~Needles/Syringes, and Drug Paraphernalia: Summary~~ of ~~State Laws. <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Drug-Checking-Equip-Needles-Syr-and-Drug-Paraphernalia-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref>~~
	* Legislative Analysis and Public ~~Policy Association. Naloxone: Summary of State Laws. <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Naloxone-Access-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref>~~
	* O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health ~~Law: The Context: Racial and other Disparities in the Opioid Crisis.<ref>https://oneill.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/240308-APP-Policy-Scholar-Lauren-N-WEB.pdf</ref>~~
	* Reasons Foundation: Drug Legalization Handbook.<ref>https://reason.org/wp-content/uploads/drug-legalization-handbook.pdf</ref>
	* SAMHSA: Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center. SAMHSA is committed to improving prevention, ~~treatment, and recovery support services~~ for ~~mental and substance use disorders. The Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center provides communities, clinicians, policy-makers and others with~~ the ~~information and tools~~ to ~~incorporate evidence-based practices into their communities or clinical settings~~.<ref>https://www.~~samhsa~~.~~gov~~/resource~~-search~~/~~ebp?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=d562f4d6eb~~-~~EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_14_04_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_~~-~~d562f4d6eb~~-~~%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D</ref>~~
	* South Southwest PTTC: The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Policy Change & The Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Legislative Advocacy <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-advocating-for-policy-~~change/</ref> <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/news/the-ten-dos-and-donts-of-successful-legislative-advocacy/~~</ref>

	*The Network for Public Health Law provides leadership in the use of law to protect, promote, and improve health and health equity through non-partisan legal technical assistance and resources, collaborating with a broad set of partners across sectors to expand and enhance the use of practical legal and policy solutions. <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/</ref> It provides an online webinar titled, "Fighting for Public Health: How Do We Strengthen Public Health Advocacy at Local, State, and National Levels?" <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/fighting-for-public-health-how-do-we-strengthen-public-health-advocacy-at-local-state-and-national-levels/</ref>		*The Network for Public Health Law provides leadership in the use of law to protect, promote, and improve health and health equity through non-partisan legal technical assistance and resources, collaborating with a broad set of partners across sectors to expand and enhance the use of practical legal and policy solutions. <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/</ref> It provides an online webinar titled, "Fighting for Public Health: How Do We Strengthen Public Health Advocacy at Local, State, and National Levels?" <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/fighting-for-public-health-how-do-we-strengthen-public-health-advocacy-at-local-state-and-national-levels/</ref>
			*'''The Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association (LAPPA)''' has published "State of the States: Legislative Roadmap for Reducing Overdose Deaths and Increasing Access to Treatment (the Roadmap)," which is a guide for state leaders on the most effective approaches to addressing the current drug epidemic. <ref>https://files.constantcontact.com/9b9edb2e701/6fe81aeb-e7b3-49f9-8b98-e5060d133156.pdf</ref> LAPPA also offers "Drug Checking Equipment, Needles/Syringes, and Drug Paraphernalia: Summary of State Laws." <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Drug-Checking-Equip-Needles-Syr-and-Drug-Paraphernalia-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref> and "Naloxone: Summary of State Laws." <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Naloxone-Access-Summary-of-State-Laws.pdf</ref>
	*The ~~National~~ Association ~~of Counties~~ has published "~~The Principles~~ for the ~~Use of Funds From~~ the ~~Opioid Litigation"~~ -- ~~a nationally recognized guidance for states~~, ~~counties~~, and ~~cities receiving money~~ from the ~~lawsuits against entities that contributed~~ to the ~~opioid~~ epidemic. ~~The planning principles, coordinated by faculty at~~ the ~~Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School~~ of ~~Public Health, can help jurisdictions create a foundation for effective spending~~ of ~~the monies to save lives from overdose~~. <ref>https://www.~~naco~~.org/~~resource/principles~~-~~quick~~-~~guide~~-~~removing~~-~~policy~~-~~barriers~~</ref>		*'''FedUp!''' is a grassroots coalition formed in 2012 that seeks action from the federal government to end the public health epidemic created by opioids. FedUp! accepts no money from pharmaceutical corporations and 100% of the donations they receive are directly applied to managing the costs of hosting their FedUp! rallies. <ref>https://feduprally.org/</ref>
			*'''Grassroots Unwired''' provides an overview of grassroots advocacy. <ref>https://www.grassrootsunwired.com/grassroots-advocacy/</ref>
			*'''Model Law Virtual Knowledge Labs''' is a virtual learning series that provides state and county leaders with an opportunity to deepen their awareness and understanding of how model laws can assist jurisdictions in addressing substance use disorders and concomitant issues. <ref>https://legislativeanalysis.org/model-law-virtual-knowledge-labs/</ref>
			*'''Reasons Foundation''' has published the "Drug Legalization Handbook." <ref>https://reason.org/wp-content/uploads/drug-legalization-handbook.pdf</ref>

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	* South Southwest PTTC: The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Policy Change & The Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Legislative Advocacy <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-advocating-for-policy-change/</ref> <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/news/the-ten-dos-and-donts-of-successful-legislative-advocacy/</ref>		* South Southwest PTTC: The Ins and Outs of Advocating for Policy Change & The Ten Do’s and Don’ts of Successful Legislative Advocacy <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/the-ins-and-outs-of-advocating-for-policy-change/</ref> <ref>https://pttcnetwork.org/news/the-ten-dos-and-donts-of-successful-legislative-advocacy/</ref>

			*The Network for Public Health Law provides leadership in the use of law to protect, promote, and improve health and health equity through non-partisan legal technical assistance and resources, collaborating with a broad set of partners across sectors to expand and enhance the use of practical legal and policy solutions. <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/</ref> It provides an online webinar titled, "Fighting for Public Health: How Do We Strengthen Public Health Advocacy at Local, State, and National Levels?" <ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/fighting-for-public-health-how-do-we-strengthen-public-health-advocacy-at-local-state-and-national-levels/</ref>

			*The National Association of Counties has published "The Principles for the Use of Funds From the Opioid Litigation" -- a nationally recognized guidance for states, counties, and cities receiving money from the lawsuits against entities that contributed to the opioid epidemic. The planning principles, coordinated by faculty at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, can help jurisdictions create a foundation for effective spending of the monies to save lives from overdose. <ref>https://www.naco.org/resource/principles-quick-guide-removing-policy-barriers</ref>
	~~<ref>https://www~~.~~networkforphl~~.~~org/</ref>~~

	<ref>https://www.naco.org/resource/principles-quick-guide-removing-policy-barriers~~</ref>~~

	~~<ref>https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/fighting-for-public-health-how-do-we-strengthen-public-health-advocacy-at-local-state-and-national-levels/</ref>~~

	<ref>https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp/engaging-community-coalitions-decrease-opioid-overdose-deaths-practice-guide-2023?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=fd106b9728-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_07_03_02_33_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-a534a40a43-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D</ref>

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	~~Governments at all levels will frequently create their own set~~ of policy ~~goals to address a particular issue~~. ~~This has been true for several public health issues including the current opioid epidemic~~. ~~This~~ process ~~typically involves bringing numerous stakeholders together to provide education and input~~ in ~~coordination with government representatives who initiate~~ the ~~process and finalize the set~~ of ~~policy objectives~~.		The policy inventory below provides examples on what has been successful in a variety of policy initiatives. It begins with three major federal actions, then provides six initiatives organized by specific topic. An example from Illinois on a successful advocacy process is included in the Promising Practices section of this article.

	States and localities vary widely on what types of laws are implemented across multiple policy areas. <ref>https://www.fda.gov/media/147152/download</ref> Below are a few examples that can provide your community coalition with some ideas on what has been successful in a variety of policy initiatives. This policy inventory begins with two major federal actions, then provides a variety of initiatives that are organized by specific topic, and closes with an example of a successful advocacy process in Illinois.		'''Biden-Harris Drug Policy Priorities.''' On April 1, 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris released their administration's Drug Policy Priorities for the upcoming year. President Biden made clear that addressing the overdose and addiction epidemic was an urgent priority for his administration. Specific objctives included: <ref>https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BidenHarris-Statement-of-Drug-Policy-Priorities-April-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2TBk34U_XRqlqK_pAYnUd_9f7zY3IbCQI9KxI6S5eYeRJdFzl9B09hZ84&utm_source=Faces+%26+Voices+of+Recovery&utm_campaign=1c12da631e-november-2020-advocacy-policy_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3410cda480-1c12da631e-382685157</ref>

	'''Biden-Harris Drug Policy Priorities''' <ref>https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BidenHarris-Statement-of-Drug-Policy-Priorities-April-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2TBk34U_XRqlqK_pAYnUd_9f7zY3IbCQI9KxI6S5eYeRJdFzl9B09hZ84&utm_source=Faces+%26+Voices+of+Recovery&utm_campaign=1c12da631e-november-2020-advocacy-policy_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3410cda480-1c12da631e-382685157</ref> - On April 1, 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris released their administration's Drug Policy Priorities for the upcoming year. President Biden made clear that addressing the overdose and addiction epidemic was an urgent priority for his administration.

	~~Priorities include:~~

	*Expanding access to evidence-based treatment		*Expanding access to evidence-based treatment
	*Advancing racial equity issues in ~~our approach to~~ drug policy		*Advancing racial equity issues in drug policy
	*Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts		*Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts
	*Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use		*Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use
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	*Establish and fund a federal incentive to enhance access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)		*Establish and fund a federal incentive to enhance access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
	*Mandate ~~Prescriber Education~~		*Mandate prescriber education
	*Require that all modes of MAT are offered at every licensed MAT facility and that those decisions are based on what is best for the patient.		*Require that all modes of MAT are offered at every licensed MAT facility and that those decisions are based on what is best for the patient.
	*Partner with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the industry to facilitate testing and development of new MAT treatments.		*Partner with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the industry to facilitate testing and development of new MAT treatments.
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	* Rhode Island's Strategic Plan on Addiction and Overdose<ref>https://health.ri.gov/news/temp/RhodeIslandsStrategicPlanOnAddictionAndOverdose.pdf</ref>		* Rhode Island's Strategic Plan on Addiction and Overdose<ref>https://health.ri.gov/news/temp/RhodeIslandsStrategicPlanOnAddictionAndOverdose.pdf</ref>
	*Massachusetts’s Recommendations of the Governor's Opioid Working Group<ref>https://www.mass.gov/lists/governors-opioid-addiction-working-group</ref>		*Massachusetts’s Recommendations of the Governor's Opioid Working Group<ref>https://www.mass.gov/lists/governors-opioid-addiction-working-group</ref>

	~~'''Example of Successful Illinois Advocacy Strategy'''<br/> The following illustrates some of the partnerships and strategies used to pass an important piece of legislation in the state of Illinois:~~

	Illinois SB2928<ref>https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2928&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=79014&SessionID=85</ref> is a current law with the common name "Lake County Prescription Drug Disposal Pilot Program" which had been adopted in 2014 and is currently still functioning, losing its Pilot portion of title in 2015. It has been shown to be a model by which many organizations and local governments can partner with one another to improve outcomes in drug recovery and disposal efforts. The lead Project Coordinator Bill Gentes, has as a result, been awarded CADCA's Advocate of the Year.

	~~The following steps were used in the creation, adoption, and advocacy for this bill that allowed successful passing of it within the 98th general assembly:~~

	*Investigation of Previous Regulation and Legislation - As is shown in the Securing Public-Private Partnerships section, it is required that one reviews current legal standings to determine if advocacy for amendment is required to allow for a more proactive approach to drug prevention to exist.
	*Partnering with Local Law Enforcement - As stated by Gentes at an interview "“circling back to law enforcement and telling them, ‘look, you guys dropped off 500 pounds and I want to tell you what that means,” makes it easy for those police departments to then get their mayors, and their village boards invested in the process. "In many jurisdictions, it is regulated that only police forces may collect excess pharmaceutical products, which increases the need to partner with Local Law Enforcement even more.
	*Gaining support of Local and Community Leaders - Primarily through the method discussed in Partnering with Local Law Enforcement and through advocacy and education efforts, to have a bill passed one must show support at the local level as well as demonstrable results of local programs to garner such support. As Stated in the Route 50 Article: "Another goal for Gentes was to uncover and take advantage of the data coming out of the collection boxes. When scheduled substances are found within the boxes, the contents and amount is noted. This isn’t merely a measure to satisfy curiosity. Rather, Gentes uses the data collected as a tool to recruit new police departments to the program, and to remind participating police departments that their efforts are making a difference.
	*Securing Public-Private Partnerships - Walgreens was approached by Gentes and worked to create Prescription Drop Off and Secure Sites with partnership with local police forces and legislature. Currently expanding their drop off points to several states, there appears to be an issue with a need to review current laws regarding drug disposal. This increased the capacity of the project and accompanying police force in collection efforts.
	*Advocating for Adoption from State Officials - Through previous methods listed, especially community advocacy efforts, the proposal was adopted as a bill partly through the efforts of sponsor Senator Terry Link, and went on to receive unanimous support.
	*Securing Funding For A Statewide Program - In the Example of SB2928, funding would be secured in law through the Illinois EPA with the rationale that disposal of such materials would prevent drugs from tainting local water supplies, though it should be noted that labor and supplies were primarily used from local Law Enforcement Departments.

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	The following illustrates some of the partnerships and strategies used to pass an important piece of legislation ~~in the state of~~ Illinois. SB2928 is a current law with the common name "Lake County Prescription Drug Disposal Pilot Program" which had been adopted in 2014 and is currently still functioning, losing its Pilot portion of title in 2015. <ref>https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2928&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=79014&SessionID=85</ref>It has been shown to be a model by which many organizations and local governments can partner with one another to improve outcomes in drug recovery and disposal efforts. The lead Project Coordinator Bill Gentes, has as a result, been awarded CADCA's Advocate of the Year. The following steps were used in the creation, adoption, and advocacy for this bill that allowed successful passing of it within the 98th general assembly:		'''Illinois.''' The following illustrates some of the partnerships and strategies used to pass an important piece of legislation. Illinois SB2928 is a current law with the common name "Lake County Prescription Drug Disposal Pilot Program" which had been adopted in 2014 and is currently still functioning, losing its Pilot portion of title in 2015. <ref>https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2928&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=79014&SessionID=85</ref>It has been shown to be a model by which many organizations and local governments can partner with one another to improve outcomes in drug recovery and disposal efforts. The lead Project Coordinator Bill Gentes, has as a result, been awarded CADCA's Advocate of the Year. The following steps were used in the creation, adoption, and advocacy for this bill that allowed successful passing of it within the 98th general assembly:

	*Investigation of Previous Regulation and Legislation - As is shown in the Securing Public-Private Partnerships section, it is required that one reviews current legal standings to determine if advocacy for amendment is required to allow for a more proactive approach to drug prevention to exist.		*Investigation of Previous Regulation and Legislation - As is shown in the Securing Public-Private Partnerships section, it is required that one reviews current legal standings to determine if advocacy for amendment is required to allow for a more proactive approach to drug prevention to exist.

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	~~SAFE Solutions~~ is ~~an ever-growing platform~~.&~~nbsp; Currently no information is readily available~~ for this section.~~  SAFE Project~~ is ~~dedicated~~ to ~~providing communities~~ with the ~~most relevant~~ and ~~innovative materials~~.~~  We will continue~~ to ~~regularly monitor~~ and ~~make updates accordingly~~ with community ~~input~~ and ~~subject matter expert collaboration~~.~~  Please check back soon~~.		The following illustrates some of the partnerships and strategies used to pass an important piece of legislation in the state of Illinois. SB2928 is a current law with the common name "Lake County Prescription Drug Disposal Pilot Program" which had been adopted in 2014 and is currently still functioning, losing its Pilot portion of title in 2015. <ref>https://ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=2928&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=79014&SessionID=85</ref>It has been shown to be a model by which many organizations and local governments can partner with one another to improve outcomes in drug recovery and disposal efforts. The lead Project Coordinator Bill Gentes, has as a result, been awarded CADCA's Advocate of the Year. The following steps were used in the creation, adoption, and advocacy for this bill that allowed successful passing of it within the 98th general assembly:

			*Investigation of Previous Regulation and Legislation - As is shown in the Securing Public-Private Partnerships section, it is required that one reviews current legal standings to determine if advocacy for amendment is required to allow for a more proactive approach to drug prevention to exist.
			*Partnering with Local Law Enforcement - As stated by Gentes at an interview "“circling back to law enforcement and telling them, ‘look, you guys dropped off 500 pounds and I want to tell you what that means,” makes it easy for those police departments to then get their mayors, and their village boards invested in the process. "In many jurisdictions, it is regulated that only police forces may collect excess pharmaceutical products, which increases the need to partner with Local Law Enforcement even more.
			*Gaining support of Local and Community Leaders - Primarily through the method discussed in Partnering with Local Law Enforcement and through advocacy and education efforts, to have a bill passed one must show support at the local level as well as demonstrable results of local programs to garner such support. As Stated in the Route 50 Article: "Another goal for Gentes was to uncover and take advantage of the data coming out of the collection boxes. When scheduled substances are found within the boxes, the contents and amount is noted. This isn’t merely a measure to satisfy curiosity. Rather, Gentes uses the data collected as a tool to recruit new police departments to the program, and to remind participating police departments that their efforts are making a difference.
			*Securing Public-Private Partnerships - Walgreens was approached by Gentes and worked to create Prescription Drop Off and Secure Sites with partnership with local police forces and legislature. Currently expanding their drop off points to several states, there appears to be an issue with a need to review current laws regarding drug disposal. This increased the capacity of the project and accompanying police force in collection efforts.
			*Advocating for Adoption from State Officials - Through previous methods listed, especially community advocacy efforts, the proposal was adopted as a bill partly through the efforts of sponsor Senator Terry Link, and went on to receive unanimous support.
			*Securing Funding For A Statewide Program - In the Example of SB2928, funding would be secured in law through the Illinois EPA with the rationale that disposal of such materials would prevent drugs from tainting local water supplies, though it should be noted that labor and supplies were primarily used from local Law Enforcement Departments.

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	'''Initial Steps for Policy Advocacy'''~~<br/>~~ In order to bring about policy changes through laws or ordinances, any group of citizens must be able to become a "constituency of consequence" to those with the ability to create and change policy. This can be accomplished with a number of different advocacy approaches, as highlighted below. A few key principles to change policy at any level of government include:		'''Initial Steps for Policy Advocacy'''

			In order to bring about policy changes through laws or ordinances, any group of citizens must be able to become a "constituency of consequence" to those with the ability to create and change policy. This can be accomplished with a number of different advocacy approaches, as highlighted below. A few key principles to change policy at any level of government include:

	*Have clear policy objectives. The more specific and narrow the objective the better. If the policy goals are too broad or general, it is easy for legislators to object on that basis.		*Have clear policy objectives. The more specific and narrow the objective the better. If the policy goals are too broad or general, it is easy for legislators to object on that basis.
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	'''The Legislative Process'''		'''The Legislative Process'''

	The legislative process varies between different levels of governments and in jurisdictions across the country. There are typically several steps in the process that provide opportunities to influence policymakers, such as when they are in session. Some states and localities have relatively short time frames to consider and pass new laws or ordinances, while other states and the federal government are in session for many more weeks throughout the year. It is important to know when the actual work of policy development and consideration takes place.		Governments at all levels will frequently create their own set of policy goals to address a particular issue. This has been true for several public health issues including the current opioid epidemic. This process typically involves bringing numerous stakeholders together to provide education and input in coordination with government representatives who initiate the process and finalize the set of policy objectives. States and localities vary widely on what types of laws are implemented across multiple policy areas. <ref>https://www.fda.gov/media/147152/download</ref> The legislative process varies between different levels of governments and in jurisdictions across the country. There are typically several steps in the process that provide opportunities to influence policymakers, such as when they are in session. Some states and localities have relatively short time frames to consider and pass new laws or ordinances, while other states and the federal government are in session for many more weeks throughout the year. It is important to know when the actual work of policy development and consideration takes place.

	*'''Sponsors and Early Support.''' In any legislative body, a successful policy enactment starts with one or more members of the legislative body drafting legislation that would bring about the desired change. Members can do this individually or as a group. A group of members that introduce a legislative proposal are typically referred to as sponsors or "original" sponsors of the proposal. Other members can then sign on in support of the bill as co-sponsors. Effective advocacy can help build momentum for a bill during this process. The more sponsors and cosponsors, the better. It is also extremely beneficial to have early supporters from both political parties - especially at the state and federal level. Bipartisan support, and support among a broad base of members at the local level, can show other members that the bill is not likely to be controversial. It is also especially helpful to have support for the proposed legislation from key leaders of the committees with jurisdiction. Advocates can provide their champions within the legislature with all of the supporting information and research to help their champions in the legislative body attract as many co-sponsors as possible and to respond to questions or objections as they arise.		*'''Sponsors and Early Support.''' In any legislative body, a successful policy enactment starts with one or more members of the legislative body drafting legislation that would bring about the desired change. Members can do this individually or as a group. A group of members that introduce a legislative proposal are typically referred to as sponsors or "original" sponsors of the proposal. Other members can then sign on in support of the bill as co-sponsors. Effective advocacy can help build momentum for a bill during this process. The more sponsors and cosponsors, the better. It is also extremely beneficial to have early supporters from both political parties - especially at the state and federal level. Bipartisan support, and support among a broad base of members at the local level, can show other members that the bill is not likely to be controversial. It is also especially helpful to have support for the proposed legislation from key leaders of the committees with jurisdiction. Advocates can provide their champions within the legislature with all of the supporting information and research to help their champions in the legislative body attract as many co-sponsors as possible and to respond to questions or objections as they arise.

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	The policy inventory below provides examples on what has been successful in a variety of policy initiatives. It begins with ~~three~~ major federal actions, then provides ~~six~~ initiatives organized by specific topic. An example from Illinois on a successful advocacy process is included in the Promising Practices section of this article.		The policy inventory below provides examples on what has been successful in a variety of policy initiatives. It begins with four major federal actions, then provides five types of state initiatives organized by specific topic. An example from Illinois on a successful advocacy process is included in the Promising Practices section of this article.

	'''Biden-Harris Drug Policy Priorities.''' On April 1, 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris released their administration's Drug Policy Priorities for the upcoming year. President Biden made clear that addressing the overdose and addiction epidemic was an urgent priority for his administration. Specific objctives included: <ref>https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BidenHarris-Statement-of-Drug-Policy-Priorities-April-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2TBk34U_XRqlqK_pAYnUd_9f7zY3IbCQI9KxI6S5eYeRJdFzl9B09hZ84&utm_source=Faces+%26+Voices+of+Recovery&utm_campaign=1c12da631e-november-2020-advocacy-policy_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3410cda480-1c12da631e-382685157</ref>		'''Biden-Harris Drug Policy Priorities.''' On April 1, 2021, President Biden and Vice President Harris released their administration's Drug Policy Priorities for the upcoming year. President Biden made clear that addressing the overdose and addiction epidemic was an urgent priority for his administration. Specific objctives included: <ref>https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BidenHarris-Statement-of-Drug-Policy-Priorities-April-1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2TBk34U_XRqlqK_pAYnUd_9f7zY3IbCQI9KxI6S5eYeRJdFzl9B09hZ84&utm_source=Faces+%26+Voices+of+Recovery&utm_campaign=1c12da631e-november-2020-advocacy-policy_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3410cda480-1c12da631e-382685157</ref>
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	*Establish and fund a federal incentive to enhance access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)		*Establish and fund a federal incentive to enhance access to Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
	*Mandate prescriber education		*Mandate prescriber education
	*Require that all modes of MAT are offered at every licensed MAT facility and that ~~those~~ decisions are based on what is best for the patient.		*Require that all modes of MAT are offered at every licensed MAT facility and that decisions are based on what is best for the patient.
	*Partner with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the industry to facilitate testing and development of new MAT treatments.		*Partner with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the industry to facilitate testing and development of new MAT treatments.
	*Provide model legislation for states to allow ~~naloxone~~ dispensing via standing orders, as well as requiring the prescribing of ~~naloxone~~ with high-risk opioid prescriptions;		*Provide model legislation for states to allow Naloxone dispensing via standing orders, as well as requiring the prescribing of Naloxone with high-risk opioid prescriptions;
	*Equip all law enforcement in the United States with ~~naloxone~~ to save lives		*Equip all law enforcement in the United States with Naloxone to save lives
	*Develop and disseminate Fentanyl detection sensors		*Develop and disseminate Fentanyl detection sensors
	*Support and fund interstate sharing of PDMP data		*Support and fund interstate sharing of PDMP data
	*Better align, through regulation, patient privacy laws specific to addiction with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure that information about SUDs be made available to medical professionals treating and prescribing medication to a patient. This could be done through the bipartisan Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act/Jessie’s Law		*Better align, through regulation, patient privacy laws specific to addiction with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to ensure that information about SUDs be made available to medical professionals treating and prescribing medication to a patient. This could be done through the bipartisan Overdose Prevention and Patient Safety Act/Jessie’s Law
	*Enforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) with a standardized parity compliance tool to ensure health plans cannot impose less favorable benefits for mental health and substance use diagnoses versus physical health diagnoses.		*Enforce the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) with a standardized parity compliance tool to ensure health plans cannot impose less favorable benefits for mental health and substance use diagnoses versus physical health diagnoses.

			'''Federal SUPPORT Act.''' Section 7151, Building Communities of Recovery, amends the Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) program that was first authorized in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016 by redefining “recovery community organization” as an organization that mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community, including through a peer support network. This section authorizes $5 million for each of FY 2019-2023. Additionally, Section 7031, National Recovery Housing Best Practices, amends part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of HHS to identify or facilitate the development of best practices for operating recovery housing. The Secretary is directed to bring together a wide variety of stakeholders to develop best practices for recovery housing.

			'''The Affordable Care Act of 2010''' supports mental health and substance abuse treatment.

	'''Prevention and Reduced Access to Prescription Medications'''		'''Prevention and Reduced Access to Prescription Medications'''

	*New Jersey - New Jersey's Prescription Monitoring Program <ref>https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pmp/</ref>		*New Jersey - New Jersey's Prescription Monitoring Program. <ref>https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/pmp/</ref>
	*California (Alameda County) - Local ordinances that require drug manufacturers to establish and fund a drug disposal program.<ref>https://library.municode.com/ca/alameda_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6HESA_CH6.53ALCOSADRDIOR</ref>		*California (Alameda County) - Local ordinances that require drug manufacturers to establish and fund a drug disposal program. <ref>https://library.municode.com/ca/alameda_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT6HESA_CH6.53ALCOSADRDIOR</ref>
	*Connecticut - Statute <ref>https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/ACT/pa/2016PA-00043-R00HB-05053-PA.htm</ref>~~enacted May 2016: Seven-day limit for new opioid prescriptions for adults and all opioid prescriptions for kids. Exceptions for chronic and cancer pain, palliative care, and clinical judgement.~~		*Connecticut - Statute enacted May 2016: Seven-day limit for new opioid prescriptions for adults and all opioid prescriptions for kids. Exceptions for chronic and cancer pain, palliative care, and clinical judgement. <ref>https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/ACT/pa/2016PA-00043-R00HB-05053-PA.htm</ref>
	*Illinois - Statute enacted September 2015: Schedule II prescriptions limited to a 30-day supply (with exceptions). Allows multiple prescriptions up to a 90-day supply if the prescriber meets specified conditions.<ref>https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/99/PDF/099-0480.pdf</ref>		*Illinois - Statute enacted September 2015: Schedule II prescriptions limited to a 30-day supply (with exceptions). Allows multiple prescriptions up to a 90-day supply if the prescriber meets specified conditions. <ref>https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/99/PDF/099-0480.pdf</ref>

	'''Harm Reduction'''		'''Harm Reduction'''

	*AmfAR Opioid & Health indicators Database - Syringe Access Locations <ref>https://opioid.amfar.org/indicator/num_SSPs</ref>		*AmfAR Opioid & Health indicators Database - Syringe Access Locations. <ref>https://opioid.amfar.org/indicator/num_SSPs</ref>
	*National Harm Reduction Coalition - Resources for Syringe Access and Policy<ref>https://harmreduction.org/issues/syringe-access/landscape-report/</ref>		*National Harm Reduction Coalition - Resources for Syringe Access and Policy. <ref>https://harmreduction.org/issues/syringe-access/landscape-report/</ref>
	*Rhode Island - Fentanyl Testing Strip Program<ref>https://preventoverdoseri.org/fentanyl-test-strips/</ref>		*Rhode Island - Fentanyl Testing Strip Program. <ref>https://preventoverdoseri.org/fentanyl-test-strips/</ref>

	'''Access to Treatment and Protecting Treatment Services'''		'''Access to Treatment and Protecting Treatment Services'''

	California legislation has a process for reducing treatment fraud and waste.<ref>https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/behavioral/news-item/policy/calif-bill-targets-profiteering-addiction-treatment-dialysis-industries</ref>		California legislation has a process for reducing treatment fraud and waste. <ref>https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/behavioral/news-item/policy/calif-bill-targets-profiteering-addiction-treatment-dialysis-industries</ref>

	~~'''Federal Government - Affordable Care Act (2010)'''~~

	~~Support to get mental health and substance abuse treatment through the 2010 ACA.~~

	'''Criminal Justice Reform and De-criminalization.'''		'''Criminal Justice Reform and De-criminalization.'''

	* Good Samaritan Laws provide immunity from criminal prosecution for drug crimes to those who use drugs and those who act in good faith and call emergency services during an overdose. The Policy Surveillance Program provides an interactive database of current Good Samaritan Laws in the U.S. All 50 states and Washington D.C. have Good Samaritan Laws in place.<ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542176/</ref>		* Good Samaritan Laws provide immunity from criminal prosecution for drug crimes to those who use drugs and those who act in good faith and call emergency services during an overdose. The Policy Surveillance Program provides an interactive database of current Good Samaritan Laws in the U.S. All 50 states and Washington D.C. have Good Samaritan Laws in place. <ref>https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542176/</ref>

	*Oregon - State Initiative to De-criminalize almost all narcotics: Measure 110, passed by a majority of statewide voters in November 2020, decriminalizes the possession of marijuana and small amounts of "harder" drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine and reduces criminal penalties for larger amounts.		*Oregon - State Initiative to De-criminalize almost all narcotics: Measure 110, passed by a majority of statewide voters in November 2020, decriminalizes the possession of marijuana and small amounts of "harder" drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine and reduces criminal penalties for larger amounts.

	*Washington State - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion <ref>https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/diversion-reentry-services/lead.aspx#:~:text=The%20Law%20Enforcement%20Assisted%20Diversion,behavioral%20health%20needs%20or%20poverty.</ref>		*Washington State - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion. <ref>https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/mental-health-substance-abuse/diversion-reentry-services/lead.aspx#:~:text=The%20Law%20Enforcement%20Assisted%20Diversion,behavioral%20health%20needs%20or%20poverty.</ref>

	~~'''Recovery Support Services'''~~

	* Federal SUPPORT Act: Section 7151. Building Communities of Recovery. This section amends the Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) program that was first authorized in the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) of 2016 by redefining “recovery community organization” as an organization that mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community, including through a peer support network. This section authorizes $5 million for each of FY 2019-2023.

	* Federal SUPPORT Act: Section 7031. National Recovery Housing Best Practices. This section amends part D of title V of the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of HHS to identify or facilitate the development of best practices for operating recovery housing. The Secretary is directed to bring together a wide variety of stakeholders to develop best practices for Recovery Housing.

	'''State Policy Plans to Address the Opioid Epidemic'''		'''State Policy Plans to Address the Opioid Epidemic'''

	* Rhode Island's Strategic Plan on Addiction and Overdose<ref>https://health.ri.gov/news/temp/RhodeIslandsStrategicPlanOnAddictionAndOverdose.pdf</ref>		* Rhode Island's Strategic Plan on Addiction and Overdose. <ref>https://health.ri.gov/news/temp/RhodeIslandsStrategicPlanOnAddictionAndOverdose.pdf</ref>
	*Massachusetts’s Recommendations of the Governor's Opioid Working Group<ref>https://www.mass.gov/lists/governors-opioid-addiction-working-group</ref>		*Massachusetts’s Recommendations of the Governor's Opioid Working Group. <ref>https://www.mass.gov/lists/governors-opioid-addiction-working-group</ref>

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