4200 Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs
Major Program Changes
  • The Governor's Budget includes an increase of $25 million General Fund in Substance Abuse Services Coordinating Agencies contract funding passed through to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). This increase is offset by a corresponding General Fund reduction in the CDCR.

  • The Governor's Budget includes 3.0 positions and the redirection of $1.3 million federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment funds to conduct and evaluate a three-year demonstration project designed to enhance alcohol and other drugs treatment services for women. The demonstration project will provide data to guide the implementation of gender-responsive, comprehensive services that utilize evidence-based practices.

  • The Governor's Budget includes $400,000 ($250,000 Reimbursements and $150,000 Gambling Addiction Program Fund) to expand research and prevention services for problem and pathological gamblers.