Trump admin looks to cut Narcan grant as fentanyl crisis beginning to wane

Trump budget draft ends Narcan distribution program

The first draft of President Donald Trump’s budget proposal has stirred fear among the health and medical community after it suggested terminating programs that supply naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, to doctors, first responders, and health centers, and a $56…

Hays County unveils Narcan vending machine at jail

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new Narcan vending machine at the jail Friday. The vending machine is part of an ongoing commitment by the sheriff’s office to address the opioid crisis and reduce overdoses. Naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, is a life-saving medication that can reverse the potentially fatal effects of opioid overdoses, including those caused by heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers.The machine is located in…

Trump admin looks to cut Narcan grant as fentanyl crisis beginning to wane

One of President Donald Trump’s biggest campaign promises was ending America’s fentanyl crisis. Since taking office, he’s made moves he said are aimed at doing just that, like imposing certain tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.  Despite that, though, Trump's administration is looking at cutting a $56 million grant that teaches first responders how to use the lifesaving overdose reversal drug Naloxone, more commonly known as Narcan. What does t…

'Now is not the time': Trump cuts to LA overdose prevention efforts alarm experts

LOS ANGELES — Nearly a decade into California's fentanyl crisis, public health experts are finding cause for both optimism and worry. Fatal opioid overdoses in the state have finally receded from record highs, with around 6,700 deaths recorded in the…

Lifesaving naloxone target of proposed Trump budget cuts

FAIRMONT — While the West Virginia Department of Human Services reported a major decrease in drug overdose deaths statewide, the Trump administration may take one life saving tool away.

‘Now is not the time’: Trump cuts to L.A. overdose prevention efforts alarm experts

Fatal opioid overdoses in the state are receding, but doctors and L.A. County officials warn measures credited with turning the tide are in jeopardy amid federal funding cuts.