Richmond, Va. – As health care costs continue to rise and America remains tightly in the grip of the opioid crisis, the health care industry is searching for ways to improve treatment and outcomes for those with substance use disorder while also lowering treatment costs. On average, individuals with substance use disorder cost the health […]
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Principles of Community-Based Behavioral Health Services
Richmond, Va. – In March 2019, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a guide for community-based behavioral health services for justice-involved individuals. This guideline is meant to promote a quality, evidence- and community-based behavioral health treatment system that is responsive to all individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. Individuals […]
Read MoreWays to Improve Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Richmond, Va. – The devastating effects of substance use disorders (SUD) on our communities and our citizens is in the news every day. It has affected every corner of our society and is a top priority issue for health care providers and payers as well as first responders, schools, the criminal justice system, employers, and […]
Read MoreMarijuana Use Disorder Should Be Taken Seriously
4 million people. That’s the number of Americans abusing or dependent on marijuana according to a 2016 report. With today’s increased access, this number continues to climb. Compare that to prescription drug users and cocaine users and you’re looking at two to three times the amount of dependency.
Read MoreNADCP Releases Best Practice Standards for Drug Courts
NADCP Releases Updated Best Practice Standards for Adult Drug Courts
Read MoreFamilies and Communities Can Make a Difference
Millions of Americans who experience substance use disorder often feel isolated and alone. These feelings are attributed to shame and societal norms that suggest mental illness implies weakness or deviant, immoral behavior, among other less flattering conclusions.
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