Tag: addiction treatment
DOJ Hasn’t Prosecuted Any Body Brokering Cases Since 2018 Law Passed
Despite sweeping bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the opioid crisis and cracking down on unethical practices in addiction treatment, the Department of Justice (DOJ)...
Recovery Centers of America Launches Pick-Up Program to Ease Hospital Burden Amid COVID-19
The U.S. healthcare system is bracing for a surge in patients due to the coronavirus, and projections from Harvard University suggest there may not...
CVS Health Bolsters Opioid Initiative With New Social Care Coordination Element
The opioid epidemic has been one of the most devastating public health crises in U.S. history, leaving millions of individuals and families grappling with...
Alcoholics Anonymous May Be the Most Effective Path to Abstinence
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has long been one of the most recognized support groups for people seeking freedom from alcohol use disorder. Despite debates surrounding...
Movers & Shakers: Leadership Changes in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment
Leadership transitions can significantly shape the direction of behavioral health and addiction treatment organizations. Recent appointments highlight how hospitals and treatment centers are adapting...
Coronavirus Concerns Shake Up Behavioral Health Industry, Could Boost Demand for Services
The early months of 2020 were defined by economic uncertainty and global disruption as the coronavirus, or COVID-19, began spreading rapidly across the United...