Federal funds can't be used to give test strips to drug users, raising overdose fears

Trump administration officials have ruled that federal grants cannot be used to distribute test strips to drug users, which could lead to increased overdoses. These strips help users detect dangerous adulterants in street drugs, a crucial tool in preventing fatal overdoses. Addiction groups are alarmed by this decision, as it limits effective harm reduction strategies and could exacerbate the ongoing opioid crisis. This move highlights the tension between funding public health measures and stricter enforcement of drug policies.