jan 1, 2009 - FDA begins to hold public meetings to discuss
abuse. With help, the FDA launches two
initiatives. They helped ensure safe use and
reduce preventable harm. FDA begins to work on
educating the public on how to safely dispose of
opioids.
FDA partnered with U.S. Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
to launch an initiative to help ensure the safe use
of the opioid methadone.
FDA launched the Safe Use Initiative to reduce
preventable harm by medications, including
opioids.
