![]() The grant will offer money to agencies around the country to fund programs that aim to provide “community-based overdose prevention programs, syringe services programs, and other harm reduction services.” The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency, which is part of HHS, has allocated nearly $30 million to fund a Harm Reduction Program Grant. We will continue working to address the addiction and overdose epidemic and ensure that our resources are used in the smartest and most efficient manner.”Ī program administered through the Health and Human Services Agency that will fund syringe exchange programs, the opioid reversal drug naloxone and “safe smoking kits and supplies,” has drawn criticism from some who question the use of federal money to pay for drug use supplies. The Administration is focused on a comprehensive strategy to stop the spread of drugs and curb addiction, including prioritizing the use of proven harm reduction strategies like providing naloxone, fentanyl test strips, and clean syringes, as well as taking decisive actions to go after violent criminals who are trafficking illicit drugs like fentanyl across our borders and into our communities. The goal of harm reduction is to save lives. Accordingly, no federal funding will be used directly or through subsequent reimbursement of grantees to put pipes in safe smoking kits. “HHS and ONDCP are focused on using our resources smartly to reduce harm and save lives. ![]() HHS put out this statement midday on Wednesday:
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