KFF Health News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Local advocates say $15,000 could have expanded innovative projects already operating in northeastern Kentucky, like First Day Forward , which helps people leaving jail, many of whom have a substance use disorder, and the second-chance employment program at the University of Kentucky’s St. Learn more about KFF.
NC Health News
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
By Grace Vitaglione Michael Roberts went to treatment for substance use disorder 26 times. 12 that there should be a rating system for substance use disorder treatment centers just as there is a star system for child care centers. Jim Burgin (R-Angier) said at the conference Feb.
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The Health Care Blog
MARCH 17, 2025
While naloxone (Narcan) rescue and substance use disorder treatments are now needed in our society they do not address the underlying problem: unnecessary opioid exposure in routine medical care. A Call to Action We cannot solve the opioid crisis by merely reacting to prevent deathswe must prevent addiction before it starts.
KFF Health News
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
.” B-2 refers to “the full continuum of care of treatment and recovery services for OUD and any co-occurring SUD/MH conditions,” referring to opioid use disorder and substance use disorder or mental health conditions. USE OUR CONTENT This story can be republished for free ( details ).
The Health Care Blog
APRIL 4, 2022
The New 911 for Mental Health Crises. Beginning in July 2022, a new 3-digit telephone number (988) will be implemented to address mental health crises, cases involving substance use disorder (SUD), and individuals in emotional and/or suicidal distress. This change can move us toward decriminalization.
The Health Care Blog
JANUARY 20, 2022
Their Consensus Approach included the response to mental health crises, cases of suicidal behavior, and instances of substance use disorder. Ben Wheatley has 25 years of experience working in health policy with organizations including AcademyHealth, the Institute of Medicine, and Kaiser Permanente.
KFF Health News
DECEMBER 16, 2024
States allotted, on average, about 18% of their funds for addiction and mental health treatment; 14% for recovery services such as housing, transportation, and legal aid; 11% for harm reduction efforts such as overdose reversal medications; and 9% for prevention programs that aim to stop people from developing substance use disorders.
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