Trump announces designation of opioid epidemic as public health crisis
Even given the lack of more funding, one expert was positive about the overall strategy. Carrie Wade, harm reduction policy director for the R Street Institute, spoke approvingly about the better access to telemedicine and treatment of those with HIV/AIDS.
“I think declaring a public health crisis, that’s accurate. It’s not as big of an event as if it were a national emergency, but I think we’re headed in the right direction there,” Wade said.
