What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances (HACDACS) is holding a public meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The meeting is hybrid — attend in person in Kapolei or join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 879 5985 6261, Passcode: 298795).

A report from the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, including updates on overdose-response grant recipients and a recent community recovery event at Windward Community College
Planning future meeting topics such as residential treatment trends, mental health and substance use together, services for active-duty military, virtual treatment options, and how the criminal justice system intersects with substance use care
Preparation of the commission's annual report to the state Legislature, covering topics like telehealth programs, a second responder pilot program, AI guidelines from the Department of Health, and Medicaid data analysis tools
An open forum for public comments on issues not listed on the agenda

Decisions Expected

Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting
Election of commission officers
Selection of topics for the October and November 2026 meetings
Assignment of writing responsibilities for the annual legislative report

Who Should Pay Attention

People affected by substance use disorders, or their family members
Healthcare and treatment providers working in addiction services
Community organizations focused on prevention and recovery
Anyone interested in how Hawaii addresses drug policy and treatment at the state level

To submit written testimony or request accommodations, contact Robyn Loudermilk at DOH.HACDACSChair@doh.hawaii.gov or (808) 692-8198. Written testimony is due 24 hours before the meeting.