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| | APA Briefing Sheet on the Ryan White CARE Act |
 | | The Ryan White CARE Act funds primary health and support services, including mental health and substance abuse services, for individuals with HIV/AIDS. |
 | | According to a 2004 Institute of Medicine report (Public Financing and Delivery of HIV/AIDS Care: Securing the Legacy of Ryan White), mental health and substance abuse treatment can help stabilize the health and well-being of individuals with HIV and potentially improve adherence to antiretroviral drug treatment. |
 | | In 2002, the Ryan White CARE Act provided mental health treatment to over 80,000 persons, psychosocial support services to over 87,000, and substance abuse treatment, including outpatient care and residential treatment, to over 39,000. |
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