White House announces funding for youth substance abuse programs to tackle 'overdose epidemic'
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The White House is announcing $12.4 million in grants to stop youth substance abuse programs across the United States, as the administration faces the opioid crisis.
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It was announced at the Putnam Wellness Coalition in West Virginia by Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the White House’s Office of National Drug Policy.
"Adolescence is a critical period to prevent the initiation of substance use when the developing brain is particularly vulnerable," said Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of ONDCP. "Research shows that youth substance use decreased significantly in communities served by a DFC-funded community coalition. This funding for communities reinforces our commitment to preventing youth substance use as part of President Biden’s Unity Agenda to beat the overdose epidemic. By investing in evidence-based prevention strategies like this, we can continue to instead help our youth reach their full potential."
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