Substance Use Disorder
The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights released new guidance on statutory and regulatory requirements under 42 CFR Part 2, which protect the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.
The Health Resources and Services Administration announced Sept. 25 that it awarded $89.3 million in grants to expand access to substance use disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services in rural communities nationwide.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Sept. 25 announced that it awarded $247.9 million in grants for services expanding access to addiction treatment, mental health services, and recovery support across the U.S.
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital and Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services have opened the new Park Haven Learning and Recovery Center, an 18-bed residential treatment facility designed specifically for women with substance use disorders, including pregnant women and mothers with dependent children…
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced Sept. 18 that it awarded $42.3 million in grants to states and territories to support addiction programs using the new “Treatment First” framework, which prioritizes evidence-based treatment promoting care for sustained…
HHS awards $383 million in grants for suicide prevention, other behavioral health efforts on 988 Day
The Department of Health and Human Services announced Sept. 8 through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that it will award $383.4 million in grants to support behavioral health treatment, prevention and crisis response efforts.
SAMHSA finds declines in use of alcohol, drugs in latest annual survey on drug use and mental health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration July 27 released results from its latest national survey on drug use and mental health.
LSU School of Medicine professors share how integrated care models, addiction consult services and peer navigators are improving care transitions and increasing access to evidence-based treatment for patients with substance use disorders.
For Joe Ferone, the journey from experiencing substance use disorder and homelessness to attaining recovery and stability has been long and difficult yet ultimately filled with hope.
Bartlett Regional Hospital launched a behavioral health Mobile Crisis Program in conjunction with the hospital, psychiatric clinicians and paramedics who answer 911 and 988 calls related to suicidality, depression, substance use disorders and other mental health crises.