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03/07/2023
A community-focused strategy developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers reduced opioid overdose deaths in participating counties by 30%, according to a new study.
A community-focused strategy developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers reduced opioid overdose deaths in participating counties by 30%, according to a new study.
A community-focused strategy...
03/07/2023
Addiction Professional
News
02/08/2023
A year after unveiling his “Unity Agenda,” President Joe Biden on Tuesday night reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the nation’s mental health and addiction crisis and detailed new initiatives.
A year after unveiling his “Unity Agenda,” President Joe Biden on Tuesday night reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing the nation’s mental health and addiction crisis and detailed new initiatives.
A year after unveiling his...
02/08/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Wendy Insalaco, LGADC, LGPC
Perspectives
01/13/2023
Treatment professionals must be aware of the cultural impacts and use appropriate culturally adapted approaches to best meet the needs of the patients in their care.
Treatment professionals must be aware of the cultural impacts and use appropriate culturally adapted approaches to best meet the needs of the patients in their care.
Treatment professionals must be...
01/13/2023
Addiction Professional
Ed Jones, PhD
Perspectives
12/12/2022
The behavioral workforce should be helping people face signs of SUD impairment at every stage of its development. Clinicians can be quite effective with basic therapy skills, without specialized training.
The behavioral workforce should be helping people face signs of SUD impairment at every stage of its development. Clinicians can be quite effective with basic therapy skills, without specialized training.
The behavioral workforce should...
12/12/2022
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
Kurt Isaacson
Perspectives
12/07/2022
“Recovery for all” doesn’t translate to “one size fits all.” Having flexible intake processes and treatment plans, connecting those in recovery with a community of peers, and understanding that every recovery journey is unique are all crucial...
“Recovery for all” doesn’t translate to “one size fits all.” Having flexible intake processes and treatment plans, connecting those in recovery with a community of peers, and understanding that every recovery journey is unique are all crucial...
“Recovery for all” doesn’t...
12/07/2022
Addiction Professional
Anna Gaddy
Perspectives
11/16/2022
As medical costs rise, the best way to improve addiction treatment outcomes is to address underlying medical conditions while simultaneously treating the substance use disorder itself.
As medical costs rise, the best way to improve addiction treatment outcomes is to address underlying medical conditions while simultaneously treating the substance use disorder itself.
As medical costs rise, the best...
11/16/2022
Addiction Professional
News
11/14/2022
Implementation of an intervention by Kaiser Permanente to improve connections between addiction treatment patients and their primary care medical team produced a series of long-term benefits.
Implementation of an intervention by Kaiser Permanente to improve connections between addiction treatment patients and their primary care medical team produced a series of long-term benefits.
Implementation of an...
11/14/2022
Addiction Professional
Jennifer A. Wade, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
What Works
11/11/2022
Magnetic resonance therapy (MeRT) is being used by Warriors Heart, a residential treatment program in Texas, to treat military, veterans, and first responders with depression and other mental health conditions.
Magnetic resonance therapy (MeRT) is being used by Warriors Heart, a residential treatment program in Texas, to treat military, veterans, and first responders with depression and other mental health conditions.
Magnetic resonance therapy...
11/11/2022
Addiction Professional
News
11/04/2022
Officials from the ONDCP, FDA and CDC discussed the strategies for responding to the nation’s stimulant crisis that are being pursued by their respective agencies during a session presented at the Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit on...
Officials from the ONDCP, FDA and CDC discussed the strategies for responding to the nation’s stimulant crisis that are being pursued by their respective agencies during a session presented at the Cocaine, Meth and Stimulant Summit on...
Officials from the ONDCP, FDA...
11/04/2022
Addiction Professional
News
11/02/2022
A rise in the number of methamphetamine- and cocaine-involved deaths has federal health officials and researchers looking for solutions, NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, told Cocaine, Meth, and Stimulant Summit attendees on Wednesday.
A rise in the number of methamphetamine- and cocaine-involved deaths has federal health officials and researchers looking for solutions, NIDA Director Nora Volkow, MD, told Cocaine, Meth, and Stimulant Summit attendees on Wednesday.
A rise in the number of...
11/02/2022
Addiction Professional