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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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...

The Rising Threat of Nitazenes: Understanding the Nitazenes Overdose Risk in the U.S. Opioid Crisis

The opioid epidemic continues to evolve, with a new and alarming development: nitazenes overdose risk is becoming a critical concern for clinicians, public health...

Accompany Health Raises $56M to Expand Integrated Care for Low-Income Patients

Accompany Health has secured $56 million in Series A funding to expand its mission of delivering integrated care for low-income patients. Based in Bethesda,...

Behavioral Health Operator Turnbridge Pursues Sale Amid Growing Investor Interest and Market Opportunities

Turnbridge, a behavioral health provider focused on mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, is reportedly in advanced discussions regarding a mental health...
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