Tag: substance use
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...
Addressing the Urgent Need for Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Medicare Beneficiaries
The opioid crisis continues to devastate communities across the United States, and while efforts to combat the epidemic have been ongoing, certain populations, particularly...
Workit Health: Reimagining Virtual Addiction Treatment with Compassion and Innovation
In 2015, University of Michigan alumni Robin McIntosh and Lisa McLaughlin—both in long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD)—saw firsthand the deep cracks in...
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...
The Future of Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Regulatory Crossroads in 2025
The substance use disorder (SUD) treatment landscape is facing monumental changes in 2025, with several critical regulations poised to reshape the way care is...