SAMHSA Announces Over $19 Million for 16 Grants To Better CoordinateAdolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

August 08, 2005 SAMHSA Announces Over $19 Million for 16 Grants To Better Coordinate Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment On August 3, 2005, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Administrator Charles G. Curie, A.C.S.W. announced grant rewards to 16 states totaling more than $19 million over a three year period. The grants are intended to develop a system capable of providing effective and affordable substance abuse treatment for youth and their families. In addition to increasing access to treatment services for young people, each state will create a staff position dedicated to ensuring resources are being . . .