Trump administration cuts $2B in mental health funding, risking lives nationwide

The Trump administration abruptly ended nearly $2 billion in substance abuse and mental health grants, affecting 2,800 programs and leaving thousands of providers scrambling. Experts warn the move disrupts overdose prevention, Narcan distribution, and care for pregnant women, potentially reversing recent declines in overdose deaths. Advocacy groups called the cuts catastrophic, saying patients are now at risk while legal challenges are prepared.

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