On the recordJune 15, 2015
What we do is we elevate SAMHSA from an agency to having Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use be the head of that.
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congress.govWhat we do is we elevate SAMHSA from an agency to having Assistant Secretary of Mental Health and Substance Use be the head of that.
Explaining the elevation of SAMHSA's authority.
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