The impact of the U.S. Government's block grant fiscal policy on the funding policies and program services in drug and alcohol abuse prevention are examined. A case history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's experience with block grant funding mandates is used to document the administrative and programmatic considerations affecting policy implementation at the state level. The conclusion is drawn that a strong, decentralized system with adequate management capability and regulatory structure was able to respond to the mandated changes and demonstrate increased prevention services delivery.
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