While the country is still wrestling with the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths from drug overdoses have been spiking — and are expected to top 100,000 for 2021. On Thursday, the White House released its plan to address the crisis.

Amna Nawaz: While the country is still wrestling with the COVID-19 pandemic, deaths from drug overdoses have been spiking and are expected to top 100,000 for 2021.Today, the White House released its plan to address the crisis. William Brangham gets an initial assessment.

by William Brangham & Karina Cuevas | PBS

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