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June 19, 2026

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Addiction News & Policy Updates

Stay informed with the latest in addiction, recovery, and substance misuse from across the nation. We curate a selection of impactful articles that highlight key developments and insights in this critical field.

N.J. County Issues Warning About Laced Drugs After Recent Spike in Overdoses

A New Jersey county is warning residents about potentially laced drugs after officials reported a recent increase in overdose incidents. The alert reinforces ongoing concerns about the unpredictability of the illicit drug supply and the continued need for overdose prevention, naloxone access and rapid emergency response. (Source: NJ.com)

SAMHSA Announces $40 Million in Funding Opportunities to Prevent Addiction, and Address Child Trauma, Suicide, Mental Illness

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced $40 million in funding opportunities across eight grant programs focused on addiction prevention, child trauma, suicide prevention, mental illness, recovery support and behavioral health workforce needs. The grants include support for community safety partnerships, youth substance use prevention, SBIRT programs, child trauma resources, adult suicide prevention, eating disorder training, peer-run mental health organizations and SUD training for future providers. (Source: HHS)

Vote for Wellspring Through Target Circle

Wellspring Center for Prevention is proud to be part of Target Circle, which gives Target shoppers a simple way to support local nonprofits. If you shop at Target, you can help direct funds toward prevention, education, and community wellness by casting your vote for Wellspring through June 30, 2026.

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Choose My Target in the Target app or Account on Target.com, tap Cast votes, then find Wellspring and vote.

HHS Wants Input on Which Kinds of Treatment and Recovery to Fund

The Department of Health and Human Services is asking the public to submit feedback on which substance use disorder and mental health programs should be prioritized for future funding. The request focuses on prevention, treatment, recovery and co-occurring disorders, while also signaling federal interest in programs backed by evidence and aligned with the administration’s current recovery priorities. (Source: Filter)

Rutgers Hosts Inaugural Conference Aimed at Advancing Health Equity Addiction Research

Rutgers hosted the first annual Resilience Collective Conference in New Brunswick, bringing together researchers, students and community partners focused on addiction research and health equity. The event emphasized strategies for sustaining substance use research that addresses the needs of marginalized communities and strengthens collaboration across academic and community settings. (Source: Rutgers University)

Alcohol Study Shelved by Trump Administration Published in Scientific Journal: What Did It Find?

A study originally commissioned to inform updates to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines was published after being shelved by the Trump administration. Researchers concluded that even one alcoholic drink per day may increase the risk of serious illness and mortality, adding to ongoing public health debate about alcohol guidance and prevention messaging. (Source: Health and Me)

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