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January 16, 2025

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

By providing stable housing, the program works to increase positive health outcomes for mothers and babies. More than 750 community coalitions across the country receive up to $125,000 per year to strengthen collaboration among local partners and create an infrastructure that reduces youth substance use.

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Patient brokers prey on those struggling with addiction; new campaign works to stop them

NC Health News

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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Fentanyl Crisis Grips New York with Deadly Force

Mercola

These campaigns should also promote harm reduction strategies, safe drug practices and the importance of seeking help for substance use disorders. This involves tackling the social, economic and environmental factors that increase vulnerability to substance use disorders.