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NASADAD Recognizes September as Recovery Month

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NASADAD is pleased to share the 2024 NASADAD Recovery Month Collage!

National Recovery Month is an annual observance held each September to celebrate people in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and raise awareness for critical recovery support services. National Recovery Month has adopted a permanent theme of “Every person. Every family. Every Community.” Through this theme, Recovery Month seeks to elevate recovery practices and the effectiveness of SUD services to educate the public, stakeholders, and communities that recovery from SUD is possible for everyone.

NASADAD members are the lead agency in each State or jurisdiction responsible for managing federal funds dedicated to addressing substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. This month, our Members wear purple to celebrate recovery and promote awareness of SUD issues. NASADAD is grateful for the work all our members do in their States and jurisdictions to support recovery every day of the year.

Thank you to all who participated.

 

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NASADAD Federal Update: Overview of Proposed Funding for FY 2025

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NASADAD has developed a chart that outlines the proposed funding levels for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025) for NASADAD’s priority programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), as well as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Congress has yet to pass a final appropriations bill for FY 2025.

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NASADAD/NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR MENTAL WELLBEING RELEASE BRIEF ON BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER SERVICES

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Through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions (CoE), NASADAD, in collaboration with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, developed an issue brief on Best Practices for Effective Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Services. Initiation of substance use often occurs during adolescence, with adolescents reporting using substances to feel good, get high, relieve pain or aid with sleep problems. Adverse consequences of adolescent substance misuse include overdose, risk of developing substance use disorders (SUDs), negative impacts on brain development and even death.

This resource guide offers information about evidence-based best practices tailored for adolescents struggling with SUDs. It addresses the urgent need for specific interventions for youth during this critical developmental stage by presenting best practices designed to respond to their treatment and recovery needs. Emphasizing a holistic approach, this resource provides guidance so that service providers and caregivers are equipped with the tools to support adolescents through every stage of recovery and toward a healthier future.

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PRESIDENT’S FY 2025 BUDGET: OVERVIEW OF NASADAD’S PRIORITY PROGRAMS

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On March 11, President Biden released the Administration’s overall budget for fiscal year (FY) 2025 (October 1, 2024- September 30, 2025). NASADAD has developed a chart that outlines the proposed funding levels for NASADAD’s priority programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

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NASADAD DEVELOPS RESOURCE DOCUMENT SUMMARIZING FISCAL YEAR 2024 FUNDING FOR FEDERAL SUBSTANCE USE DISRODER PROGRAMS

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NASADAD has developed a comprehensive resource that summarizes final fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding for key federal programs related to substance use disorders (SUD).

As you may recall, Congress adopted a tiered approach to FY 2024 appropriations that resulted in two separate appropriations packages composed of six of the individual appropriations bills in each package.

President Joe Biden signed the first package, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R.4366) now, Public Law No: 118-42, on March 9, 2024. This minibus included FY 2024 appropriations for the first six appropriations bills: Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, Interior-Environment, Military Construction-VA, and Transportation-HUD.

President Joe Biden signed the second package, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R.2882), now Public Law No: 118-47, on March 23, 2024. This minibus included FY 2024 appropriations for the remaining six appropriations bills: Defense, Financial Services-General Government, Homeland Security, Labor-HHS-Education, Legislative Branch, and State-Foreign Operation.

The document includes a chart that summarizes final FY 2024 funding for SUD programs housed within the following federal agencies:

  • Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
      • Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Services (SUPTRS) Block Grant
      • Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)
      • Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
      • Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)
    • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
    • National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    • Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
    • Department of Justice (DOJ)
    • Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

 

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Policy Brief Highlights Disasters and Substance Use – Implications for Changes to the Federal Robert T. Stafford Act (Updated)

Today, NASADAD is pleased to release an updated policy brief that examines the impact of disasters on substance use programs and services, highlighting the benefit of changes to Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP). The brief, titled “Disasters and Substance Use: Implications for Changes to the Federal Robert T. Stafford Act,” provides key insights into the challenges faced by substance use programs in the aftermath of disasters and opportunities for legislative action.

The brief cites studies showing that traumatic events can lead to an increase in substance use and place a strain on existing services. For example, the terrorist attacks of September 11th increased the intensity and need for substance use prevention and treatment services in New York State. The brief emphasizes the importance of coordination with State alcohol and drug agencies to ensure a comprehensive and effective response during disasters.

One of the key recommendations NASADAD offers in the brief is to amend Section 416 of the Robert T. Stafford Act to explicitly include substance use disorders in the portion of the statute that governs the CCP. The proposed legislation, known as the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act (H.R. 5623 or the AAAD Act), aims to ensure that individuals struggling with substance use disorders receive the support they need in the aftermath of disasters. The legislation is led by Representatives Becca Balint (D-VT-at large), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), and Jill Tokuda (D-HI). The AAAD Act would help bolster intentional awareness, planning, and action regarding issues specific to substance use disorders within the confines of the short-term approach of the CCP.

 

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NASADAD FEDERAL UPDATE: OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED FUNDING FOR FY 2024

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NASADAD has developed a chart that outlines the proposed funding levels for fiscal year (FY) 2024 (October 1, 2023- September 30, 2024) for NASADAD’s priority programs within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Justice, and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Congress has yet to pass a final appropriations bill for FY 24.

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