Virginia DBHDS, IntellectAbility, and ODU Launch Free eLearning to Support Adults with IDD and Substance Use Disorders

A free, first-of-its-kind eLearning course addressing critical workforce gaps at the intersection of IDD and substance ...
Case Western Reserve University

Integrated Care for SUD and EIP Resources

Below is an evolving list of resources and tools for Evidence-Informed Practices (EIPs) and integrated care for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) resources, recommended by consultants and trainers at the ...

Treating Alcohol Addiction: Why Evidence-Based Therapies Are The Most Effective

Key Takeaways Evidence-based therapies for alcohol addiction have scientific validation behind them, making them more ...
OPB

Providers say more access to evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders needed

Oregon consistently ranks near the bottom of the country in terms of access to treatment for substance use disorders. Portland-based Boulder Care seeks to address that by providing telehealth and ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

Evidence-Based Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Underutilized in the US

Among 2.5 million adults with opioid use disorder (OUD), only 36% received any substance use treatment, and only 22% received medications for OUD in a recent study. In 2021, an estimated 2.5 million ...
MedPage Today on MSN

Mindfulness Interventions May Reduce Substance Use in Youths

Studies using brief and ultra-brief interventions more consistently resulted in positive r ...
Health Affairs

Improving Access To Substance Use Disorder Care In Nursing Facilities

Addressing these gaps begins with recognizing SUD as a chronic condition that requires ongoing management within the scope of nursing facility services. Although not expected to deliver comprehensive ...

Understanding Alcohol-Related Facial Puffiness: New WhiteSands Treatment Center Resource Published

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab Tampa has published a new educational resource exploring the physiological effects of alcohol on facial puffiness and overall health. The article, titled “ Effects of ...
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Few evidence-based medication options exist for teens with substance use disorder

According to national estimates, nearly 2.2 million U.S. adolescents aged 12–17 met the criteria for at least one substance use disorder (SUD) in 2023. Drug and alcohol-related concerns are the second ...

Addressing Addiction Crisis in Nevada with Compassionate Care

In recent years, Nevada has faced a growing addiction crisis, with alarming statistics highlighting the urgent need for effective substance abuse recovery solutions. According to the Nevada Department ...

Asana Recovery Achieves Joint Commission Accreditation for Behavioral Health Excellence

The Costa Mesa-based provider receives full accreditation and recognition for excellence in outpatient addiction ...
The Conversation

Let evidence, not opinion, guide harm reduction policy and practice in Canada’s drug poisoning crisis

Ross Upshur receives funding from Health Canada, CIHR, Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families Karla Ghartey does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...