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Trump administration cuts nearly 2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction

By Brian Mann
Published January 14, 2026 at 4:55 PM EST

The Trump administration has cut nearly 2 billion dollars in funding for programs that serve people with mental illness and substance abuse issues. Providers say the cuts are devastating.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.
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