The CDC has reported fluctuations in drug overdose deaths, attributed to various factors including drug supply changes and treatment access. This data predates President Trump's administration, yet it coincides with efforts to reduce funding for addiction-related healthcare programs. Experts warn that cutting Medicaid support, crucial for addiction treatment, could worsen the crisis. Regina LaBelle expressed hope that these overdose death increases are a temporary setback, while the HHS claims its reorganization of addiction programs aims to enhance efficiency. Concern remains about the effectiveness of these budget cuts on combating addiction.
Reducing federal support for Medicaid - the largest payer of mental health and substance use disorder treatment - would be a sign of retreat.
I do know that there's always more we can do in a bipartisan way to curb overdose deaths. Cutting grants to states and laying off thousands of employees isn't a plan.
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