Health and harm reduction solutions play a pivotal role in why overdose deaths are decreasing. On the other hand, border seizures and overdose deaths don’t have a clear relationship. DPA’s Dr. Sheila Vakharia breaks down what’s happening and how we can save lives.

The Trump Administration has threatened to cut funding for addiction treatment, overdose prevention, affordable housing programs, and health care. Congress must act now to prevent these inhumane cuts from taking place and protect this funding in the future.