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Trump administration restores $2 billion in grants for mental health, addiction

By Brian Mann,
A Martínez
Published January 15, 2026 at 3:45 AM CST

Without warning the Trump administration canceled grants late Tuesday for a wide range of addiction and mental health services, but the decision was reversed a day later after political backlash.

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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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