"Federal Funding Freeze on Life-Saving Drug Test Strips Sparks Outrage Among Addiction Advocates. In a move that has left many in the addiction community reeling, Trump administration officials have announced that federal grants cannot be used to distribute test strips to individuals struggling with substance abuse. These strips, which can detect the presence of deadly adulterants in street drugs, have been hailed as a crucial tool in preventing overdoses and saving lives. The decision has sparked widespread criticism from addiction experts and advocacy groups, who argue that it will only exacerbate the nation's growing opioid crisis."
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.
