Federal Drug Czar Dr. Rahul Gupta visits West Virginia to discuss substance use disorder crisis, emphasizing opioid epidemic as a public health and public safety issue.

Federal Drug Czar Dr. Rahul Gupta, a former West Virginia health official, conducted a three-day visit to discuss the substance use disorder crisis in the state. He held roundtables with local officials, community college students, and drug-free coalitions. Gupta emphasized the importance of addressing the opioid epidemic as both a public health and public safety issue, highlighting the need for human connection and increased access to Naloxone.