A coalition of over 300 addiction experts has warned Congress of significant dangers posed by proposed cuts to funding for crucial addiction programs. The coalition highlighted the recent 26% drop in overdose deaths in 2024, attributed to enhanced financial support for treatment and prevention. However, the proposed 2026 White House budget threatens to slash billions from crucial agencies like the CDC and SAMHSA. Activist Chad Sabora stressed that these cuts could dismantle the infrastructure established for treating addiction, jeopardizing recent progress that has been made in combating the addiction crisis.
Over 300 addiction experts warn Congress against cuts to funding, stating dire consequences for communities battling the drug overdose epidemic, especially amidst recent successes.
The addiction community is frightened by the magnitude of proposed spending cuts, which could reverse progress in treating addiction as a public health issue.
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