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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Navigating the Landscape: Behavioral Health M&A Trends 2023

Fears of a sluggish year in the behavioral health mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in 2023 may have been overstated. While deal sizes have...

Understanding the Role of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: Why Methadone Leads in Treatment Retention

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is one of the most pressing public health crises in the world today. The impact of opioid addiction is devastating,...

Private Equity in Behavioral Health: The Villain or the Hero?

Every good story has a villain, and in the eyes of the federal government, the current villain in the behavioral health treatment industry is...

Bradford Health Names Lisa Evans as CEO: A People-First Leader Guiding the Next Chapter of Growth and Innovation

Bradford Health, a leading provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services across the southeastern United States, has named behavioral health industry veteran Lisa...

Leadership Changes in Behavioral Health: Key Appointments Shaping the Industry’s Future

In recent months, the behavioral health industry has witnessed several significant leadership transitions that signal the ongoing evolution of care delivery across the sector....

The Opioid Crisis: Progress, Strides, and Gaps in Access to Treatment

The opioid crisis continues to cast a long shadow over the United States, but recent data offers a glimmer of hope. Last month, the...
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