HEALTHJun 10 · 08:30 UTCSTAT NEWSLev Facher

Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary in February 2025 and emphasized the importance of evidence-based medications for treating opioid addiction in addressing the drug overdose crisis.

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