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Madison County is tackling the opioid crisis head-on with innovative housing solutions funded by settlement dollars, aiming to provide safe homes for families in need.

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Madison County used opioid settlement dollars to pilot housing projects, county presenter says
Madison County described three housing initiatives funded with opioid settlement dollars — a trailer renovation program housing six families, a tiny‑homes transitional site and a landlord repair fund — and said it will issue another housing RFP next year.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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Counties are divided on whether opioid settlement funds can also tackle alcohol issues, with some legal experts advocating for a broader interpretation while others push for strict opioid-only guidelines.

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Counties differ on whether opioid settlement funds can be used for alcohol‑related services, legal staff says
Participants asked whether alcohol qualifies under allowable uses for opioid settlement funds. Legal staff said the statute is interpreted broadly by some counties to cover substance use disorders generally (including alcohol), but other counties' law departments insist on opioid‑specific language in RFPs, producing inconsistent practice across jurisdictions.
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November 3, 2026 at 1:21 AM
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Phoenix House CEO Anne Marie Foster is advocating for essential addiction-treatment training in medical schools to combat stigma and improve early intervention for substance use disorders.

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Council backs resolutions urging state and federal addiction‑training requirements for publicly funded medical schools
Two council resolutions (Reso 262 and Reso 263) call on New York State and the federal government to require basic addiction‑treatment training at medical schools that receive public funds; nonprofit testimony said this would reduce stigma and improve early intervention.
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October 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Adolescents and young adults with #SubstanceUseDisorders exhibited high rates for concurrent psychiatric diagnoses and interpersonal #trauma, necessitating integrated care models.

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Psychiatric Disorders and Trauma Prevalent in Substance Use Among Youth
High rates of concurrent anxiety and depressive disorders are observed among youths with opioid and cannabis use challenges.
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October 13, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Texas A&M University is hiring:
Postdoctoral Research Associate

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October 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Inyo County is set to transform substance-use treatment with new funds from the Sierra Health Foundation, paving the way for community-based solutions under Proposition 36.

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Board approves county agreement with Sierra Health Foundation to implement Prop 36 diversion services
Health and Human Services Director Anna Scott said the county will use state Prop 36 funds to expand diversion of eligible people with substance-use disorders into community-based treatment; the board approved an agreement with Sierra Health Foundation to support implementation and coordination with courts and justice partners.
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October 3, 2026 at 3:54 PM
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People struggling with substance use disorder often know the cost – but effective care works to make the next safe step easier to reach today, not ask them to care more about tomorrow.

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October 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Spokane County is set to enhance its support for individuals with substance-use disorders by introducing court-based peer navigators, bridging the gap between the justice system and community treatment.

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County plans to add two court‑based peer navigators with CJTA funds to link people to treatment
County staff proposed using increased CJTA allocations to add two court‑based peer navigators (working with Pioneer and SRHD) to provide warm handoffs from court/jail to community treatment; staff asked commissioners to approve a contract amendment in coming weeks.
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September 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Lynchburg is set to receive a $734,000 grant to launch a groundbreaking recovery and reentry program at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail, aiming to transform lives and reduce recidivism rates.

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Council approves $734,000 opioid‑abatement grant to fund Blue Ridge Regional Jail recovery and reentry program
Council approved an MOU to accept a $734,000 grant from the Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority to support in‑jail clinical care, recovery and reentry services; Lynchburg's local share is $35,530 drawn from opioid funds and the grant is regional with Bedford County serving as fiscal agent.
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September 28, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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Vanderbilt University is hiring:
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics

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September 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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September 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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"A complaint has been filed with #BritishColumbia 's #HumanRights Tribunal over clinic fees paid by some of those who get #opioid #treatments." #substanceusedisorders #healthcare #BC #Canada www.timescolonist.com/bc-news/grou...
Group files complaint to B.C. Human Rights Tribunal to remove drug clinic access fees
Vancouver lawyer Jason Gratl says his clients have filed the complaint on behalf of those "who paid out-of-pocket private clinic access fees" for opioid agonist treatments.
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February 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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The onward march of semaglutide and friends
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A major new study has exciting, albeit correlational, findings about how drugs developed for metabolic disorders might find novel applications for substance use disorders

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The onward march of semaglutide and friends
Diabetes drugs (also seem to) prevent overdoses - alcohol and opioids
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October 22, 2024 at 8:03 PM
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Florida's new House Bill 1463 aims to revolutionize prescription drug monitoring while balancing patient privacy and public health safety.

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Florida House proposes updates to prescription drug monitoring access regulations
House Bill 1463 enables program manager access to non-identifying patient data for safety.
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March 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Kenosha County is taking a bold step to reduce recidivism and improve healthcare for incarcerated individuals by advocating for Medicaid coverage during their crucial 90-day prerelease period.

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Committee backs resolution to support 90-day prerelease Medicaid coverage for incarcerated people with substance use disorder
Kenosha County's legislative committee unanimously approved a resolution supporting a state Medicaid demonstration (Assembly Bill 604 referenced) to allow Medicaid coverage in the 90 days before release, with the sheriff saying it would improve continuity of care and reduce overdose and recidivism risk.
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February 23, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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A groundbreaking pilot program to tackle substance use disorders is now live in St. Croix County, promising to transform local treatment options and boost mental health support in the community.

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Eileen Peterson and Natasha Ward launch SUD pilot program in county
County officials debut six-hour SUD program with plans for mental health therapist grant application.
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May 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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The final rule for aligning #HIPAA and Part 2, #substanceusedisorders, has been released. Take the time to understand the #regulation before it goes into effect (there's a bit of wait). healthlawpulse.wordpress.com/2024/02/09/c...
February 9, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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Mason County is taking a bold step to enhance inmate care by approving a contract for methadone treatment, addressing substance use disorders head-on.

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County approves contract with Evergreen Treatment Services for inmate methadone treatment
Commissioners endorse Evergreen Treatment Services for methadone provision in jail.
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May 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Washington State's new Senate Bill 5745 could revolutionize mental health care for minors, but is it enough to meet the growing crisis?

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Washington state defines mental health treatment and substance use disorder regulations
Legislation clarifies definitions and processes for mental health and substance use treatment.
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March 1, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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Spokane County faces a staggering 293% surge in overdose deaths since 2019, with fentanyl being the leading culprit, raising urgent public health alarms.

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Spokane County overdose deaths surge 293 percent since 2019 fueled by fentanyl epidemic
Overdose cases reached 30 percent of jurisdiction accepted cases in Spokane County in 2024.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Join us in Lexington on August 31 for Overdose Awareness Day, where education meets community support in a fun-filled event for the whole family!

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Lexington's Overdose Awareness Day Event Planned for August 31 at DV8
Substance use disorder program hosts family-friendly event featuring vendors and free lunch.
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August 8, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Kentucky's new House Bill 580 could revolutionize addiction recovery by introducing trained peer support specialists, but will it meet the urgent demand for help?

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Kentucky updates regulations for alcohol and drug peer support specialists
Kentucky enforces new licensing requirements for alcohol and drug peer support services.
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March 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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Kentucky's new House Bill 537 could revolutionize the fight against the opioid crisis by creating a dedicated commission to oversee impactful initiatives and funding!

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Commission outlines plans to combat opioid epidemic through funding and reporting
Commission develops framework for funding and policy recommendations to address opioid crisis.
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February 23, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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A groundbreaking bill in Kentucky could revolutionize healthcare access for those battling substance use disorders, aiming to eliminate insurance barriers and save lives.

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Kentucky amends KRS to protect opioid treatment coverage from retrospective denials
Kentucky law now prohibits retrospective denial of coverage for approved opioid use disorder treatments.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM