Federal funds can't be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears
One daysingle sourceOne outlet reported this themselves - 3 of the 4 reports ran its copy.
All 4 reports on Sat, 8 August 2026
What it is about
Trump officialsDrug addiction groupsBrandon ScottScott MuacioneScott MaucioneYngvild OlsenEmily HilliardMental Health Services AdministrationBaltimore Harm Reduction CoalitionHuman ServicesDepartment Of HealthChesapeake Detention CenterAmerican
Who published it, and when
How it spread - 1 original report, 3 reprints
Sat, 8 August 2026
1 report- NPR News10:00
Drug addiction groups are reeling after Trump officials said federal grants cannot be used to hand out test strips to drug users. The strips help users check street drugs for dangerous adulterants.
3 reprints
- wncw.org8 Aug, 10:00their copy
- wmra.org8 Aug, 10:00their copy
- apr.org8 Aug, 10:00their copy