US health officials reverse course and reinstate $1.9bn to mental health and substance use
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US health officials reinstated nearly $2 billion in funding for mental health and substance use programs on Wednesday, reversing cuts announced just a day prior. The initial cuts, amounting to a quarter of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Samhsa) budget, would have impacted various programs, including overdose prevention, mental health support for children, and recovery services. The reversal followed immediate public outcry and criticism from lawmakers, including Representative Rosa DeLauro, who attributed it to public pressure. While some programs received immediate reinstatement notices, others are awaiting confirmation. The reason for the initial cuts and subsequent reversal remains unclear, though some suspect a political motive during ongoing federal budget negotiations.
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