RFK Jr. is shrinking the agency that works on mental illness and addiction

A protestor marks International Overdose Awareness Day in Manhattan last August. Overdose deaths were down in recent months, and Democrats are questioning the wisdom of changing policies that are show progress.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration has seen its staff cut by more than a third, and it’s facing deep budget cuts. Progress on overdose deaths could be lost, experts warn.

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