SACRAMENTO – On Dec 14, Governor Newsom is launching a new tool to continue California’s efforts in fighting the ongoing opioid crisis – a comprehensive website with resources for Californians: Opioids.CA.GOV. This website serves as a reliable source of information on prevention, data, treatment, and support where Californians can also access information related to the state’s use of opioid settlement funds and efforts to hold drug-traffickers accountable.

Additionally, California is investing nearly $8 million in local organizations to support education, testing, recovery and support services – focusing on closing gaps in access to care and reducing inequities for populations at greater risk for overdose. These investments are being made in local organizations in Northern California, the Central Valley, and Southern California.

These initiatives are part of Governor Newsom’s billion-dollar Master Plan, a multi-pronged approach to tackle the opioid crisis, prevent and reduce overdoses and deaths, and support people struggling with substance abuse and addiction.

“The opioid crisis touches every person and every community in the country. This new website aims to support all Californians, from victims of the crisis to their loved ones to providers, and more,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

Nearly 7,000 Californians died from opioid-related overdoses in 2022. Over 83,000 opioid-related overdose deaths occur per year across the country – more than 90% of which involve fentanyl. With opioids continuing to be a main driver of drug overdose deaths, this new, easy-to-navigate site provides valuable information and education on preventing and treating opioid overdoses and substance use disorders – crucial steps in fighting the ongoing epidemic in California and across the country.

（Photo：Governor Newsom joins members of the California National Guard to highlight the Master Plan）