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RFK Jr.'s Naloxone Cuts Could Kill Hundreds of Americans. Here's Why.

The federal Narcan programme costs $56 million. It has led to a dramatic reversal in fentanyl overdose deaths and trained many first responders. Now, the Trump administration wants it gone.

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Chris Dalby
Apr 29, 2025
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Less Americans are dying from drug overdoses. After years of relentless increase, drug overdose deaths in the US have finally plunged – dropping nearly 24% in the 12-month period ending September 2024​.

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