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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Cocaine, Meth Overdose Deaths On the Rise

The opioid epidemic has dominated headlines, public health initiatives, and billions of dollars in federal funding over the past decade. Yet opioids are not...

President Donald Trump’s $100,000 Donation to Fight the Opioid Crisis: A Closer Look

In a notable gesture, President Donald Trump has donated his third-quarter salary to aid the ongoing battle against the national opioid epidemic. According to...

The Addiction Policy Forum’s Financial Troubles and the Opioid Epidemic: A Closer Look at the Impact of Losing Its Biggest Donor

The Addiction Policy Forum, a nonprofit dedicated to tackling the opioid addiction crisis, is facing a significant blow to its financial backing. The forum,...

NIH’s New Research Roadmap to Combat the Opioid Crisis: Key Recommendations for Fighting the Epidemic

The opioid epidemic has caused widespread devastation across the United States, with millions of lives impacted by addiction, overdose, and death. In response to...

Kentucky Catholic Facility to Transform into Addiction Recovery Center: A New Hope for Healing

In Lancaster, Kentucky, an exciting and transformative project is underway that promises to change the lives of many struggling with addiction. A Catholic facility,...

CMS Expands Medicaid Coverage for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken a significant step in addressing the opioid crisis by expanding coverage for Medicaid beneficiaries...
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