EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 3 MIN
Opioid overdoses have fallen dramatically in Virginia. Medicaid cuts could threaten treatment access
from WAMU: Local News · host WAMU
Virginia recorded one of the steepest declines in overdose deaths nationwide over the past year. But spending reductions in Medicaid, one of the largest payers for addiction and mental health treatment in the U.S., could significantly disrupt substance use treatment programs nationwide.
Embed this episode
Ready to play
Opioid overdoses have fallen dramatically in Virginia. Medicaid cuts could threaten treatment access
0:00
3:55
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of WAMU: Local News?
This episode is 3 minutes long.
When was this WAMU: Local News episode published?
This episode was published on May 20, 2026.
Can I download this WAMU: Local News episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!