U.S. officials recently announced that last year the country may have seen the largest drop in overdose deaths since 2019.
However, healthcare providers across Washington state are still rushing to help people addicted to fentanyl as an overwhelming number of people continue to overdose.
On top of that ... there are growing concerns surrounding potential cuts to Medicaid currently being considered by Congress. That proposal could cause millions to lose their health insurance, which could make it even harder for some to access drug treatment.
In Everett, a group of addiction specialists are working with patients dealing with homelessness and other problems – trying to make it more convenient for them to get healthcare and hopefully start a conversation about recovery.