Press Release: Urgent Call to Protect Naloxone Funding Amid Opioid Crisis
Salt Lake City, UT – In light of proposed budget cuts to naloxone distribution and addiction treatment funding by the Trump administration, Dr. Lynn R. Webster, a prominent physician with over 40 years of experience, is sounding the alarm on the potential dangers these cuts pose to public health. He emphasizes that naloxone, a life-saving opioid overdose reversal drug, is critical for saving lives amid the ongoing opioid crisis hitting communities, including those in Utah.
Dr. Webster urges the state’s congressional delegation to reject any moves to defund naloxone access and addiction recovery services, highlighting that the drug provides individuals with a second chance at life. “Without naloxone, people die,” he asserts, countering the stigma that ties the medication to enabling drug use.
Amid national progress, including a 24% decline in overdose deaths, Dr. Webster warns such cuts could stall or reverse this progress, leaving vulnerable families at risk. He advocates for a holistic approach to addiction, calling for not just naloxone but also comprehensive support services.
As the opioid epidemic affects communities across political lines, Dr. Webster urges lawmakers to prioritize lives over politics.
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