Trump administration reportedly considers cut to Naloxone access

Since 2019, Washington state has received nearly $3 million in grants as part of a program that could be cut.

TACOMA, Wash. — The Trump administration is reportedly considering cuts to a federal grant program aimed a providing access to Naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

A Tacoma-based substance use disorder professional said such a move could have serious consequences. 

“It’s just going to cause more casualties. Overdose deaths are going to go up,” said Jodi Borrelli, who is also a recovering heroin addict. 

The proposal was reported by CNN after the reviewing previously leaked documents.

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