NACo-NLC Opioid Task Force Report and Webinar

The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National League of Cities (NLC) joint task force addressing the opioid epidemic released a final report, “A Prescription for Action” on November 17 with recommendations for local, state and federal leaders.

NACo will be holding a webinar to discuss the reports findings and recommendations, as well as to invite comments and questions from local officials from across the country who are working to address the opioid crisis in their communities. The webinar will be held Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Visit NACo for more information or to register.

As previously reported on Conduit Streetthis national task force of city and county leaders was charged with conducting national dialogues, developing educational opportunities for local governments, and publishing a national summary on tackling opioid and heroin abuse.

For more information, visit the National City County Task Force on the Opioid Epidemic’s report online at opioidaction.org/. You may also read a printable PDF form at opioidaction.org/PDF. For questions about the webinar, contact Hadi Sedigh by phone (202) 942-4213 or email hsedigh@naco.org.