Emergency Department Visits for Opioid Overdoses Surge 29% During Pandemic as Behavioral Health Crisis Intensifies
Emergency departments across the United States experienced a dramatic 29% year-over-year increase in opioid overdose visits amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with overall drug overdose...
Meridian Behavioral Health Expands with 20th Facility Acquisition, Eyes Continued Growth
Meridian Behavioral Health, a leading provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, has strengthened its service offerings with the acquisition of Gateway Recovery Center,...
America’s Growing Struggle with Cannabis Use Disorder
Millions of Americans Are Seeking Help to Quit Marijuana
As marijuana use continues to rise across the United States, a growing number of users are...
Reimbursement Surpasses Staffing as the Biggest Challenge for Behavioral Health Providers in 2024
For years, behavioral health providers have been grappling with one of the most persistent challenges in healthcare: staffing shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic only intensified...
The Evolving Landscape of Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Why Outpatient Growth and Residential Care Must Coexist
Over the past several years, the treatment landscape for substance use disorder (SUD) has undergone significant changes. Outpatient programs have surged in popularity as...
