Fentanyl Test Strips in the Crosshairs | Concord News

Congress is in the middle of a heated debate over how federal funds are being used to fight the opioid crisis, after Alexandria, New Hampshire, became the first town in the U.S. to go overdose-free since 2020 — thanks in part to Narcan kits and fentanyl test strips. But a new federal memo restricts funding for test strips, sparking outrage on Capitol Hill. While the government still backs Narcan, cutting off access to test strips could backfire, as they’ve proven vital in preventing deadly overdoses. This funding tug-of-war underscores the complex, high-stakes battle to save lives and rethink addiction treatment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9776b4a6832b853