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CDC May Limit Overdose Prevention Funding, Experts Warn

1/23/2026

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may restrict overdose-prevention funding recipients from promoting "never use alone."
This aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order against harm-reduction efforts.
Dr. Jennifer Hua says not using alone is crucial for overdose survival, even with Narcan and fentanyl test strips allowed.
Andrew Kolodny and others warn that inadequate funding for addiction prevention and treatment could reverse progress in reducing overdose fatalities.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may restrict overdose-prevention funding recipients from promoting "never use alone."
This aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order against harm-reduction efforts.
Dr. Jennifer Hua says not using alone is crucial for overdose survival, even with Narcan and fentanyl test strips allowed.
Andrew Kolodny and others warn that inadequate funding for addiction prevention and treatment could reverse progress in reducing overdose fatalities.