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Addiction programs that helped drug deaths plummet in 2024 now face Trump cuts

Overdose deaths plummeted in the U.S. in 2024, down by 27%. The news comes as the White House and Congress are advocating for steep cuts in programs that may be working to lower the death rate.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.