Search Results: keywords:"drug overdose"

  • H. R. 9660 — To provide protections from prosecution for drug possession to individuals who seek medical assistance when witnessing or experiencing an overdose, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,990

    The SEEK HELP Act aims to provide legal protections for individuals involved in medical emergencies related to drug overdoses. Specifically, it offers immunity from civil and criminal liability for people who seek medical help during an overdose situation, either for...

    Simple Explanation

    The SEEK HELP Act is like a safety net that says if someone calls for help because they're hurt from taking too many drugs, they won't get in trouble for having those drugs. It also wants everyone to know about this safety rule by telling people and training helpers, so they aren't afraid to ask for help.

  • H. RES. 1242 — Prioritizing mental health to the same degree as physical health to address the epidemics of suicide and drug overdose in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:302

    H. RES. 1242 aims to give mental health the same level of importance as physical health to tackle the rise in suicides and drug overdoses in the United States. The resolution highlights the need for better enforcement of mental health insurance parity laws and seeks to reduce...

    Simple Explanation

    Mental health is really important, just like taking care of our bodies, so this bill wants to make sure people who feel very sad or use drugs have the help they need to feel better and stay safe. It talks about making sure there are more doctors and helpers, teaching about feelings in schools, and making sure everyone gets the right kind of help, no matter who they are.

  • S. RES. 859 — Supporting the designation of September 2024 as National Recovery Month.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:200

    The resolution, S. RES. 859, introduced in the Senate, supports designating September 2024 as "National Recovery Month" to promote awareness and education about substance use disorder. It highlights the decrease in fatal drug overdoses in 2023, emphasizing the importance of reducing stigma...

    Simple Explanation

    In September 2024, the Senate wants everyone to learn about helping people who are recovering from using drugs, so they are calling it "National Recovery Month." It's like when we have special months to celebrate things, but this one is to support people who are getting better from addiction and to show how friends and family can help them.