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New law toughens fentanyl penalties as experts worry about public health funds

By Brian Mann
Published July 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM PDT

President Trump signed bipartisan legislation Wednesday toughening criminal penalties for fentanyl traffickers. But some drug policy experts worry about funding for drug treatment and health care.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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