Tag: substance use
The Changing Landscape of Medicaid Reimbursement for Psychiatric Care: The IMD Waiver Debate
For decades, the federal government has restricted Medicaid from covering the cost of inpatient psychiatric care for patients in facilities with more than 16...
The U.S. Government’s Stance on Marijuana in Substance Abuse Treatment: Federal Grant Dollars Cannot Be Spent on Weed
As the opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across the United States, state-level interventions are being explored, including the use of medical marijuana in...
The Recovery Centers of America Expands with Two New Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Substance abuse remains a growing challenge in many parts of the United States, and finding reliable, accessible treatment options for those struggling with addiction...
NIH’s New Research Roadmap to Combat the Opioid Crisis: Key Recommendations for Fighting the Epidemic
The opioid epidemic has caused widespread devastation across the United States, with millions of lives impacted by addiction, overdose, and death. In response to...
Expanding Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Medicaid Beneficiaries: Progress and Challenges
In recent years, the number of Medicaid beneficiaries receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) has increased significantly. However, despite notable progress,...
The Growing Workforce Crisis in Behavioral Health: A Barrier to Mental Health and Addiction Treatment
Over the past several decades, society has made significant strides in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. People are more willing to...