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San Diego Cuts Naloxone Funding Amid Opioid Crisis Concerns

8/4/2025

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San Diego County's decision to terminate its contracts with the Harm Reduction Coalition, which provides life-saving naloxone to fight opioid overdoses, has sparked concern. Survivor Nikki Brackeen fears this move could result in more tragic deaths. As the coalition grapples with financial issues, it aims to secure state funding while the county reassesses its decision.

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San Diego County's decision to terminate its contracts with the Harm Reduction Coalition, which provides life-saving naloxone to fight opioid overdoses, has sparked concern. Survivor Nikki Brackeen fears this move could result in more tragic deaths. As the coalition grapples with financial issues, it aims to secure state funding while the county reassesses its decision.