Learn more about American Parole and Probation Association 2022 Winter Training takeaways to support frontline staff dealing with workplace trauma.
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Mental Health and SUD – A Co-Occurring Disorder on the Rise Since 2020
As the US continues to struggle with the aftermath of COVID-19, America has experienced an increase in the number of overdose deaths as a result of isolation and lack of support for those individuals with mental health and substance use disorders (SUD). From May 2019 to May 2020, there were over 81,000 drug overdose deaths […]
Read MoreThe Impact of SUD and Mental Health on Healthcare Costs
People with SUD and other mental health diagnoses account for 60% of all healthcare spending, with just 7% of the spending attributed to mental health services and 53% attributed to physical health. [1,2] SUD-related physical health issues include emergency department visits, HIV or HEP-C treatments, repeat heart valve replacements, and neonatal abstinence syndrome, among others. […]
Read MoreVeteran Treatment Courts Serve a Key Role
Richmond, Va. – The first veteran treatment courts (VTC) was established in Buffalo, New York in 2008. Today, there are 334 Veteran Treatment Courts across the United States, with 35-45 new VTCs starting each year, serving a population with unique needs and restoring some structure and camaraderie found in the military but often lost at […]
Read MoreHow veterans courts provide treatment, not punishment
This Veterans Day, as we pause to pay tribute to the men and women who bear the burden of safeguarding our freedom, we must ensure that our gratitude is extended to all veterans, even those who struggle to cope right here at home.
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