What Did the 21^st Century Cures Act of 2016 Do

question 26

Multiple Choice

What did the 21^st Century Cures Act of 2016 do?

• A) Blocked drug companies from the production or sale of addictive opioids with a phase-out period starting in 2018.
• B) Established education programs for physicians to train them on responsible prescription painkiller practices for their patients.
• C) Spread messaging through television and social media about the dangers of opioid use and abuse.
• D) Allocated $1 billion over two years in opioid crisis grants to states, providing funding for expanded treatment and prevention programs.

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