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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Building Bridges to Lasting Recovery: How Genesis Detox and VNS Health Support Complex Behavioral Health Needs in Brooklyn

When patients arrive at Genesis Detox in Brooklyn, New York, they often face complex health challenges that require more than just immediate treatment. Addressing...

Addiction Treatment Leadership Change: A New Era for American Addiction Centers

American Addiction Centers (AAC) has announced an important shift in leadership with the promotion of Dr. David Hans and Ellen-Jo Boschert to the roles...

Empowering Recovery: How Elevance Health’s Empower Program is Changing Lives—One Woman at a Time

Katherine Truesdell’s story begins in middle school, where her first experiences with meth and alcohol set the stage for a long and difficult journey...

The Impact of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Retention During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed the healthcare landscape, presenting both challenges and opportunities. One of the more concerning trends during this period was the...

The Gold Standard in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Addressing Access Challenges and the Growing Concern of Buprenorphine Diversion

Medication-based treatment has long been recognized as the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder (OUD). Medications like buprenorphine are widely regarded for their...

Navigating the Landscape of Substance Use Disorder Treatment in 2024: Challenges, Breakthroughs, and Hope for the Future

The year 2024 in the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment industry has been a dynamic mix of formidable challenges, technological disruptions, and unexpected breakthroughs....
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