Trump’s Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support

By: Aneri Pattani

Outlets: KFF Health News

Published: May 6, 2026

Words: 1,684

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by the administration’s own actions.

The sweeping 195-page National Drug Control Strategy, published May 4, advocates for making access to treatment easier than getting drugs, preventing young people from developing addictions in the first place, increasing support for people in recovery, …

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