President's FY 2009 budget recommends substantial cuts
President Bush's FY 2009 budget targets a number of federal programs for either elimination or substantial cuts. Most federal drug and alcohol treatment, prevention, research and education programs received requests for nearly level funding or significant cuts under the President's proposal. All of the programs at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) that provide grants to consumer (mental health) and recovery community organizations, including the Recovery Community Services Program (RCSP) are slated for elimination. Read full article.
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