According to Healio (6/10, Herpen), in a June 8 press release, “HHS has announced nearly $15 million in funding will be granted for rural communities to address psychostimulant misuse and related overdose deaths.” The press release acknowledged that “the overdose crisis is now largely characterized by deaths involving illicitly manufactured synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, and psychostimulants such as methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, as well as prescription stimulants for conditions such as” attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Related Links:
— “HHS earmarks $15 million for treatment, prevention of stimulant use in rural areas “Robert Herpen, Healio, June 10, 2022