| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | International
USA. SAMHSA tightens funding rules on harm reduction services
USA. SAMHSA tightens funding rules on harm reduction services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has updated federal guidance on harm reduction funding in an April 24 letter outlining which supplies and services are eligible for support.
The guidance builds on a July 29 letter that marked a shift away from harm reduction practices deemed incompatible with federal law, including those tied to illicit drug use, according to the April 24 letter. The updates follow President Donald Trump’s Jan. 29 executive order establishing the Great American Recovery Initiative and coordinating federal efforts to address nationwide addiction. (beckersbehavioralhealth.com/, USA, 27.04.2026)