Substance Use

Oregon’s Drug Decriminalization Creates Unfunded Mandate for Treatment Providers

Oregon's November approval of Measure 110 decriminalizing drug possession represents a landmark shift in criminal justice and addiction policy, redirecting individuals caught with small amounts of controlled substances from...

Amid Growth, Pinnacle CEO Pushes for Methadone MAT Flexibilities

The past several months have been devastating for many behavioral health providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread...

How the Pandemic Accelerated Telehealth Adoption

The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the behavioral health landscape, creating both challenges and opportunities for mental health care...

Virtual Pediatric Behavioral Health Provider Brightline Raises $20 Million

Brightline, a Palo Alto-based startup specializing in virtual pediatric behavioral health care, recently announced a $20 million Series...

Discovery Behavioral Health Expands With Two New Adolescent Mental Health Centers

Discovery Behavioral Health, a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners, has made another significant move in expanding its...
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Overdose Deaths Are Twice as High in Medicaid Beneficiaries Compared to All U.S. Residents: An Urgent Public Health Crisis

In a new study published in JAMA, researchers have uncovered a disturbing trend: overdose deaths are nearly twice as high in Medicaid beneficiaries compared...

Landmark Recovery Faces Major Setbacks: Addiction Treatment Center Financial Struggles Lead to Closures

Landmark Recovery, a prominent addiction treatment facility operator based in Franklin, Tennessee, is currently facing significant financial turmoil. The company has been evicted from...

The Push for Mental Health Parity: What Americans Really Want

In the past few decades, mental health has steadily gained recognition as a crucial part of overall well-being, with growing public demand for equitable...

Narcan in Public Housing: A Life-Saving Shift in Community Safety

Opioid overdoses continue to claim thousands of lives across the United States each year, but a new federal initiative is aiming to bring lifesaving...

The Federal Government’s Growing Scrutiny of Private Equity in Behavioral Health Practices

The Biden-Harris administration is taking decisive steps to address the rising concerns over the growing influence of Private Equity in Behavioral Health. As part...

The ASAM Fourth Edition Criteria: A New Era in Addiction Treatment

The ASAM Fourth Edition Criteria represent a major shift in how addiction treatment is assessed, delivered, and supported. Released by the American Society of...
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