The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

The Trump administration has reportedly slashed federal funding for mental health and addition programs, a move that experts say will exacerbate the country’s already acute drug crisis.

A day after funding termination notices went out to more than 2,000 programs nationwide, the administration reversed itself and reinstated the money.

The funding supports a wide variety of mental health and addiction initiatives, ranging from youth suicide prevention to drug and alcohol treatment programs.

The Trump administration restored mental health and substance abuse grants one day after abruptly canceling them, with Democrats blasting the chaos caused by the ordeal. Late on Tuesday,

Substance use disorder is a treatable, chronic condition in which an individual has an addiction to using alcohol, tobacco, or other psychoactive substances to the point where their ability to function in day-to-day life becomes impaired.

NASCAR has updated their substance-abuse policy ahead of the 2026 campaign. They’ve expanded the list of prohibited substances as they look to further align with modern anti-doping standards across professional sports.