Skip to main content

Support WBUR

Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are weighing spending cuts to addiction healthcare and research programs responding to the nation's deadly overdose crisis. Activists and health workers submitted a letter to Congress on Monday protesting the proposed budget reductions. (AFP)
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are weighing spending cuts to addiction healthcare and research programs responding to the nation's deadly overdose crisis. Activists and health workers submitted a letter to Congress on Monday protesting the proposed budget reductions. (AFP)

Related:

Support WBUR

Support WBUR

Listen Live