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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Mike Bedigan

Trump looks to end $56 million grant to give Narcan to first responders to help save lives during an overdose

The Trump administration is looking at plans to end a $56 million annual grant program that distributes the overdose-countering medication Narcan to first responders across the country, according to a draft proposal.

A preliminary budget document, obtained by The Washington Post, reportedly calls for deep cuts to federal health programs and targets multiple addiction prevention and treatment programs, including training of community responders to administer Narcan.

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