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Whiplash as addiction and mental health treatment gets cut and restored

By Debbie Elliott
Published January 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM EST

Less than a day after the Trump administration slashed funding for addiction and mental health programs nationwide, the money was restored. Here's how this whiplash played out in Alabama.

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Debbie Elliott
NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South. She covers the latest news and politics, and is attuned to the region's rich culture and history.
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