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November 29, 2022
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HHS proposes new protections to boost care coordination, confidentiality for those with SUD

HHS proposes new protections to boost care coordination, confidentiality for those with SUD

HHS has proposed changes to a regulation that protects patient privacy and records concerning treatment related to substance use challenges from unauthorized disclosures. According to a release from HHS, the move was made through the Office for Civil Rights and SAMHSA.

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November 14, 2022
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Addiction treatment intervention linked to greater long-term health care engagement

Addiction treatment intervention linked to greater long-term health care engagement

A patient activation intervention along with addiction treatment was associated with long-term improvements in primary care engagement, a study found.

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November 02, 2022
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Digital solution for smoking cessation shows positive results in randomized trial

Digital solution for smoking cessation shows positive results in randomized trial

A behavioral change digital health company has announced positive results from a randomized controlled trial for its app-based digital tool for tobacco use cessation.

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November 01, 2022
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First medical respite program launches in Nebraska

First medical respite program launches in Nebraska

The Charles Drew Health Center and Siena Francis House have launched Nebraska’s first medical respite program for homeless individuals.

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October 27, 2022
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Partnership promotes noninvasive therapeutic to treat opioid use disorder

Partnership promotes noninvasive therapeutic to treat opioid use disorder

Spark Biomedical has announced a partnership with AcuityMD to promote Spark’s noninvasive therapeutic to treat withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use disorder.

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October 10, 2022
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NIDA awards grant to Phoenix PharmaLabs to study cocaine use disorder treatment

NIDA awards grant to Phoenix PharmaLabs to study cocaine use disorder treatment

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has awarded Phoenix PharmaLabs $8.7 million to study PPL-138, a compound to treat cocaine use disorder.

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October 06, 2022
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Public comment period open for addiction treatment standards

Public comment period open for addiction treatment standards

In preparation for a fourth edition of The ASAM Criteria, Hazelden Publishing is accepting feedback on recently posted draft standards for caring for patients with addiction or substance use disorders.

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September 23, 2022
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HHS awards more than $1.6 billion to combat addiction, overdose crises nationwide

HHS awards more than $1.6 billion to combat addiction, overdose crises nationwide

HHS has awarded more than $1.6 billion in investments for communities across the country to address the addiction and overdose crises.

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September 20, 2022
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Canadian opioid supply program shows decreased rates of ED visits, hospitalizations, costs

Canadian opioid supply program shows decreased rates of ED visits, hospitalizations, costs

A timed series analysis of a safer opioid supply program in Ontario, Canada, showed decreased rates of ED visits, hospitalizations and health care costs, researchers reported in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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July 19, 2022
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CDC reports historic rise in overdose deaths, particularly in underrepresented groups

CDC reports historic rise in overdose deaths, particularly in underrepresented groups

A new report from the CDC showed that overdose death rates jumped in 2020, especially for people in underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. CDC officials said the historic increase was largely driven by fentanyl.

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