SAMHSA is in the news as U.S. policy pivots on grants and funding for substance abuse and mental health programs amid shakeups in administration. Biog: federal agency under HHS improving treatment access and recovery services.
The Scottish government is moving to expand drug-checking services with three new centres and point-of-care testing, aiming to curb harm from contaminated drugs amid rapid changes in the illicit market. Experts say speed and wider access are essential, while concerns remain over regulatory limits and who may access services.