HEALTHGUARDIAN US
Trump administration mandates move away from overdose prevention in health programs
The Trump administration requires health programs with federal funding to adopt new priorities, including emphasizing 'parental authority' in education and reducing focus on overdose prevention methods like harm reduction. Experts warn this shift may worsen the opioid crisis and increase political influence over public health initiatives.
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