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SAMHSA Announces Unprecedented $30 Million Harm Reduction Grant Funding Opportunity to Help Address the Nation’s Substance Use and Overdose Epidemic
…reduction service providers in historically under-resourced communities will receive long-awaited support to help stem the disproportionate number of overdose deaths and related health issues facing those communities.” SAMHSA will distribute…
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Five Areas Where “More Research” Isn’t Needed to Curb the Overdose Crisis
“…but more research is needed.” That’s often the refrain in science, and it includes addiction research. As the addiction epidemic and overdose crisis continue to claim an unprecedented number of…
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What Do We Know About Social Workers’ Use of Heroin?
…currently engaged in direct practice/clinical social work (70% vs. 77%), and their most common field of practice was mental health (66% vs. 61%). Interestingly, compared to the larger sample of…
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Access for All: Achieving Behavioral Health Equity in Healthcare
…The latest evidence on the integration of mental health and substance use disorder services highlights the importance and effectiveness of a comprehensive, integrated approach to addressing these interrelated issues. Research…
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Frequently Asked Questions About Outsourcing
…Maintain open communication between your vendor partner and all stakeholders; Create a channel of communication between senior leadership; Justify financial expectations by asking how they will be achieved with mitigated…
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Information and Answers for People Who Use Drugs or Have Substance Use Disorder During COVID-19
…can receive a free COVID-19 vaccination regardless of current drug use or a history of drug use. Many state and local vaccination programs are currently planning how to get vaccines…
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Exploring the Use of Virtual Reality in Alleviating Loneliness Among Older Adults
…as Zenjoi, Walkabout Golf, Liminal and Brushworks for example, offer stimulating sensorial options, together with interactive artistic exploration. VR opens windows to the world and offers access to a variety…
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Safe Options Support: Charting a Path to Stability for Homeless Individuals through Coordinated Care
…reshaping and diversifying the community-based services available. This remodeled, multidimensional approach is harnessing the power of a centralized and streamlined access to care hub, a cross-system collaboration, a learning community…
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Addressing Nicotine Dependence in Patients with Mental Health Concerns and/or Substance Use Disorders
…HA, Berke EM, Tanski SE, Sargent JD. A comparison of individual versus community influences on youth smoking behaviours: a cross-sectional observational study. BMJ Open. 2012;2(5). Taylor, Gemma, et al. “Change…
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4 Ways to Mitigate Insurance Costs in a COVID-19 Environment
…before the pandemic. With auto insurance, fewer drivers on the road means fewer claims and lower risk for the insurance company. Another example is Workers’ Compensation costs. In many states,…
