Federal funds can't be spent on giving drug users test strips, raising overdose fears
First publishedJul 28, 20:14 UTC
Last updatedJul 29, 20:28 UTC · 16h ago
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Test strips can identify dangerous hidden additives in street drugs and help prevent overdoses. But the Trump administration says federal funds can't be used to provide the strips to drug users.
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- What's the story?
- Test strips can identify dangerous hidden additives in street drugs and help prevent overdoses. But the Trump administration says federal funds can't be used to provide the strips to drug users.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 16h ago.
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