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Prevent Overdose Deaths After Reentry: Support the Reentry Act

 

John,

 

In an ideal America, not one person would die of a drug overdose—but
that America doesn’t yet exist. In 2023 alone, over 107,000 lives
were lost. That number should shock anyone into action.

 

To put it into perspective: 107,000 people is more than the
population of  98% of U.S. cities. It’s enough to overflow the
largest stadium in the U.S. And most alarmingly, it means someone
died of an overdose every five minutes in 2023. The figures for 2024
are still being calculated but it likely saw similar or even higher
numbers. 

[ [link removed] ]Give the Recently Released a Fighting Chance:
Support the Reentry Act

But overdose deaths don’t affect all groups equally. One of the most
vulnerable populations is people recently released from
incarceration.

* Individuals leaving prison are up to 10 times more likely to
experience a fatal overdose than the general population.
* In the first two weeks after release, their risk of dying from an
overdose skyrockets to 129 times higher.

[ [link removed] ]The Reentry Act Will Save Lives—Sign the Petition

We could reduce overdose deaths among recently released individuals
by simply allowing them access to substance abuse treatment and other
healthcare services before they leave prison through programs like
Medicaid. Unfortunately, that is currently illegal. The law bars
incarcerated individuals from receiving Medicaid—even though access
to healthcare could save lives and help prevent reincarceration.

 

Recognizing this problem, A bipartisan group of lawmakers has
introduced the Reentry Act—a bill that would allow Medicaid to cover
treatment in the 30 days before release, giving people a fighting
chance.

 

This is a common-sense solution that will reduce reincarceration and
taxpayer burden, but most importantly would save lives!. But we need
to push lawmakers to pass it.

 

Struggling with addiction + recent release = a deadly combination.
Tell Congress: Pass the Reentry Act and give people the care they
need before it’s too late.

 

[ [link removed] ]👉 Sign the petition now👈

 

In solidarity,

— the Justice Team at Dream.Org

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