The Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act)

The SUPPORT Act is a law aimed at reducing opioid addiction and helping those impacted. It provides funding for addiction treatment and recovery programs, improves access to medication-assisted treatment, and enhances safety measures for prescription opioids. The law also funds research on pain management alternatives and supports efforts to prevent overprescribing. Its goal is to improve public health by expanding resources, reducing overdose deaths, and promoting effective recovery for individuals and communities affected by opioid misuse.