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Opioid Overdose

When a person takes too much of a drug in the opioid family (like heroin, fentanyl, or prescription pain relievers), causing their breathing to slow or stop, which can lead to death.

Veterans Health Administration (VHA)

The part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that provides healthcare services to eligible military veterans.

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

A medical condition characterized by a problematic pattern of opioid use that leads to significant impairment or distress, often involving a strong craving for opioids and difficulty controlling their use.

Black Box Warning

A special warning printed on prescription drug labels to highlight serious or life-threatening risks associated with the medication, like those that could cause severe injury or death.

Covered Veteran

For the purpose of this bill, any veteran who received hospital care or medical services from the Department of Veterans Affairs within five years before their death.

Psychotropic Medications

Drugs that affect a person's mood, thinking, or behavior, often used to treat mental health conditions.