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A woman goes to a counter, where a man wearing a mask is working. On the side is a whiteboard that reads NALOXONE, FENTANYL and BOOFING.

Harm reduction workers are burnt out. Will budget cuts set them on fire?

Sam Nichols • November 13, 2026

Insecure and emotionally demanding jobs have long taken a toll on this workforce. The Trump administration could push them to breaking point.