The TREAT Youth Act reauthorizes and extends a federal youth prevention and recovery program under the existing SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. Specifically, the bill extends funding authorization for youth substance abuse prevention and recovery initiatives for five additional years, from fiscal years 2024 through 2028, replacing the previous authorization period that ended in 2023. The legislation affects young people struggling with substance use disorders and the treatment programs that serve them. While the bill text does not specify exact funding amounts, it maintains support for prevention, education, awareness, and training services focused on youth recovery. This reauthorization ensures that federally-funded youth addiction programs can continue operating without a lapse in authorization.
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