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Budget Cuts Threaten Narcan Access for Addiction Recovery

6/6/2025

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Kate Dawes, once trapped in the grip of opioid addiction, now dedicates her life to helping others at DeCoach Recovery Center. She attributes her survival to Narcan, which revived her 36 times. Yet, looming federal budget cuts threaten Narcan distribution and vital addiction programs, jeopardizing lives and recovery, especially in vulnerable communities.

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Story summary

Kate Dawes, once trapped in the grip of opioid addiction, now dedicates her life to helping others at DeCoach Recovery Center. She attributes her survival to Narcan, which revived her 36 times. Yet, looming federal budget cuts threaten Narcan distribution and vital addiction programs, jeopardizing lives and recovery, especially in vulnerable communities.