Tag: substance use treatment
Healthcare Leaders Take on New Roles in Behavioral Health and Addiction Treatment Leadership
In recent weeks, several key organizations within the behavioral health and addiction treatment sectors have made important leadership appointments. These moves signal not only...
DEA’s Final Buprenorphine Rule: A Step Toward Expanding Telehealth Access for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment providers, particularly those focused on opioid use disorder (OUD), received significant news this week that could help expand access...
FTC Sues Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider for Deceptive Advertising Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Florida-based Evoke Wellness, accusing the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider of engaging in...
The Decline in Buprenorphine Dispensing to Young People: A Closer Look at the Trends, Barriers, and Opportunities for Improvement
Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains a major public health crisis, particularly among young people. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT), which includes buprenorphine, has been recognized as...
Substance-Related Emergency Visits Rose in 2023: What the Data Tells Us About the Evolving Drug Crisis
Substance-related emergency visits increased by nearly 6% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and...
The Growing Role of Sober Living Homes in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are complex conditions that affect not only the mind but also various aspects of a person’s life, including their social...