(a)
Authorization— The Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use may award opioid response grants to States.
(b)
Prevention and treatment activities— A State may use the funds awarded through a grant under subsection (a) to carry out prevention and treatment activities with respect to opioid use disorders, which may include—
(1)
education regarding opioid use disorders;
(2)
treatment (including the provision of medication) for opioid use disorders;
(3)
behavioral health services for individuals in opioid treatment programs;
(4)
referral to treatment services for individuals with an opioid use disorder;
(5)
recovery support for individuals with an opioid use disorder;
(6)
medical screening associated with such treatment; and
(7)
preventing or treating the abuse of psychostimulants, such as cocaine or methamphetamine.
(c)
Authorization of appropriations— There is authorized to be appropriated $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024 for the purpose of carrying out this section.