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04/11/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Border security and the nation’s growing fentanyl epidemic were at the forefront of a cordial, but spirited panel discussion among members of Congress during the Tuesday morning plenary session at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Atlanta,...
Border security and the nation’s growing fentanyl epidemic were at the forefront of a cordial, but spirited panel discussion among members of Congress during the Tuesday morning plenary session at the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit in Atlanta,...
Border security and the nation’s...
04/11/2023
Addiction Professional
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03/07/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
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
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02/08/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
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
Ron Manderscheid, PhD
Perspectives
02/03/2023
Ron Manderscheid, PhD
As the market for CBD-infused products continues to expand, regulators can take 4 steps to improve the development of appropriate pathways for cannabinoids, including CBD, as medicines and as food supplements or beauty aids.
As the market for CBD-infused products continues to expand, regulators can take 4 steps to improve the development of appropriate pathways for cannabinoids, including CBD, as medicines and as food supplements or beauty aids.
As the market for CBD-infused...
02/03/2023
Addiction Professional
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01/06/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
In 2021, 46.3 million people aged 12 or older in the US—about 16.5% of the nation’s population—met the applicable DSM-5 criteria for having a substance use disorder, according to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
In 2021, 46.3 million people aged 12 or older in the US—about 16.5% of the nation’s population—met the applicable DSM-5 criteria for having a substance use disorder, according to the latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
In 2021, 46.3 million people...
01/06/2023
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01/05/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
President Joe Biden signed the $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill into law, and it will impact behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment in multiple ways.
President Joe Biden signed the $1.7 trillion fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill into law, and it will impact behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment in multiple ways.
President Joe Biden signed the...
01/05/2023
Behavioral Healthcare Executive
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12/14/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced it is proposing to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) by updating federal...
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced it is proposing to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) by updating federal...
The Department of Health and...
12/14/2022
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11/04/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
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
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News
11/02/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
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
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10/24/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Pew Charitable Trusts has published an issue brief outlining action items for states to develop a core set of metrics to track relevant data and take stock of addiction treatment within their borders.
Pew Charitable Trusts has published an issue brief outlining action items for states to develop a core set of metrics to track relevant data and take stock of addiction treatment within their borders.
Pew Charitable Trusts has...
10/24/2022
Addiction Professional

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