Trail of Truth Advocates for Sensible Opioid Settlement Spending Ahead of Presidential Debate

ALBANY, NY (06/25/2024) (readMedia)-- The Trail of Truth initiative underscores the urgent need for effective and empathetic use of opioid settlement funds. By directly engaging with the political events surrounding the Presidential campaign, including the Presidential Debate and conventions, the group aims to ensure that the crisis of drug overdose deaths is addressed thoughtfully and effectively at the highest levels of political decision-making.

WHO:

Trail of Truth, spearheaded by Truth Pharm, a 501(c)(3) organization, and supported by 95 national partners including the Drug Policy Alliance. This initiative focuses on immediate access to treatment, ending discrimination, barrier-free access to naloxone, and responsible spending of settlement funds. It emphasizes care over punishment.
WHAT:

A poignant visual demonstration featuring 20 individuals personally impacted by drug overdose deaths. Participants will spend four hours nonstop painting tombstones to memorialize loved ones lost to overdose and other substance use related deaths. This action aims to highlight the fatal consequences of inaction and mismanagement of opioid settlement funding. The event also includes a call to action for Presidential candidates to commit to a sensible opioid settlement spending pledge.
WHEN: Thursday June 27, 2024 at 06:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: In the vicinity of the Presidential Debate
Warner Media Campus
Techwood Drive
Atlanta, Georgia
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