The Hidden Impacts of Overdose: Four More Reasons We Must Stop the Epidemic

• By: Dr. Lawrence Weinstein American Addiction Centers
• October 23rd, 2023
• addiction, community impact, community mental health resources, Fall 2023 Issue, frontline responders, harm reduction, medication-assisted treatment, overdose epidemic, overdose survivors, substance use disorder, treatment
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The recent overdose epidemic has brought the issue of substance use front and center as a mainstream problem. That means now is the time to harness our collective efforts to devise mainstream solutions. As we celebrate International Overdose Awareness Day, it’s essential that we recognize the...

SAMHSA Announces Unprecedented $30 Million Harm Reduction Grant Funding Opportunity to Help Address the Nation’s Substance Use and Overdose Epidemic

• By: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• January 5th, 2022
• community-based programs, grant program, harm reduction, overdose epidemic, prevention, substance use, Winter 2022 Issue
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is now accepting applications for the first-ever SAMHSA Harm Reduction grant program and expects to issue $30 million in grant awards. This funding, authorized by the American Rescue Plan, will help increase access to a range of...