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NC addiction treatment programs partner to reduce maternal deaths from substance use

NC Health News

Others are not identified as having a substance use disorder because of poor screening or because they skip health care appointments for fear of being stigmatized for their substance use. Six perinatal substance use disorder programs across the state are on a mission to change that.

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Georgia trust awards first $70 million of opioid settlements

HEALTHBEAT

The grants, set to be used in 2025 and 2026, are intended to help prevent Georgians from developing opioid addictions, connect people with substance use disorders to harm reduction and treatment programs, and bolster recovery resources across the state. The Trust published a list of accepted grantees on its website.

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Georgia looks to use first $50M in opioid settlement to bridge gaps in help for drug abuse

HEALTHBEAT

The metro Atlanta region report points to a gap between the health needs of people with substance use disorder and the number of detox facilities, treatment centers, housing options, and addiction support services in the region — especially in Gwinnett County.

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What’s it like to return home from incarceration? Hands-on simulation highlights some of the challenges of reentry

NC Health News

I also had a history of substance use disorder a condition that affects about 60 percent of incarcerated people. Several Trillium team members attending a reentry simulation in Carteret County in May 2023 is what set a fire for the organization to do more for this population, Ehlers said.

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Pharmacy Standing Order for Narcan Distribution Linked to Reduction in Overdose Deaths

BU School of Public Health Blog

Prior to naloxone receiving federal approval for over-the-counter availability as Narcan nasal spray in 2023, almost all US states allowed individuals to obtain the life-saving drug at community pharmacies without a prescription through a state authorization known as a standing order.

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Convening Healthcare Leaders for Improved Physical and Behavioral Health Outcomes: Highlights From The Grove

Bamboo News

billion between 2021 and 2023 to a total of $839 billion, accounting for nearly 60% of the average hospital’s expenses. At the same time, hospitals’ labor costs increased by more than $42.5 We see common trends across individual care journeys.

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City of Atlanta wants to address domestic violence. Front-line survivor advocates say publicity is not enough.

HEALTHBEAT

Domestic violence is a public health threat with economic instability , youth mental illness , firearm access , and alcohol and substance use disorders all contributing – systemic issues that can be addressed by federal, state, and local policymakers with the right information.