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Trump's proposed cuts raise concerns about substance abuse programs

  • President Trump's 2025 budget plan seeks to reduce funding for the federal agency that oversees substance abuse and mental health programs by more than $1 billion, a proposal that must be approved by Congress.
  • The proposal follows a broader restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services announced in March, aiming to cut 20,000 employees and merge SAMHSA into a new agency.
  • Officials state SAMHSA's 500 rehabilitation centers and key funding for naloxone and opioid treatments like methadone will remain, while some harm reduction activities face criticism.
  • An estimated 80,000 provisional overdose deaths occurred in 2024, 30,000 fewer than 2023, but advocates warn that cuts will devastate care networks and 'steal a generation.'
  • Concerned leaders and experts argue the cuts risk undermining progress in combating drug abuse, emphasizing ongoing commitment but highlighting fears of lost services for families.
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Trump's proposed cuts raise concerns about substance abuse programs

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