Friend,

President Trump’s White House recently proposed [[link removed]] eliminating a federal grant program that provides life-saving overdose reversal medication. Specifically, they intend to wipe out a grant program that distributes naloxone to first responders and provides training on how to use the medication in order to save lives.

Last year, this grant program distributed over 101,000 opioid overdose reversal medication kits, including many in Connecticut. If Trump gets his way, that number will drop to zero next year.

Meanwhile, opioid overdoses continue to claim the lives of tens of thousands of Americans each year. In Connecticut, the opioid overdose rate is even higher [[link removed]] than the national average.

In addition to fighting back in Washington, it’s become increasingly clear that we will each need to step up for one another during the Trump presidency. We won’t be able to stop all (or even most) of the harmful effects of Trump’s policies, but we can look out for our neighbors in ways large and small.

Here’s one small idea: consider becoming trained on how to use Naloxone and picking up a kit to carry with you in your bag or your car. Local non-profits like Catalyst CT [[link removed]] will provide you with free training (virtual or in-person) as well as free kits. You never know when you might have an opportunity to save a life.

— Jim

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