News from NASADAD NASADAD releases updated summary of FY 2017 appropriations for NASADAD’s priority programs NASADAD Annual Meeting slides now available on website News from the States Ohio Governor John Kasich signs Good Samaritan law protecting those seeking medical help for overdoses Around the Agencies SAMHSA reintroduces the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive … Continue reading D.C. Update – June 27, 2016 →

News from the States Ohio launches naloxone public awareness campaign for counties experiencing high rates of fentanyl overdose Rhode Island Senate approves legislation addressing opioid crisis In the News House of Representatives passes package of bills addressing opioid epidemic Poison control centers report increase in exposure to e-cigarettes among children Mathematica Policy Research highlights success … Continue reading D.C. Update – May 24, 2016 →

News from the States Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs holds field hearing on opioid epidemic, featuring testimony from OhioMHAS Director & NASADAD member Tracy Plouck Jefferson County, New York begins offering Vivitrol to incarcerated individuals leaving the criminal justice system Around the Agencies GAO report finds DOD’s Military Health System does not … Continue reading D.C. Update – May 4, 2016 →

News from NASADAD NPN announces call for 2016 National Exemplary Awards applications News from the States CDC issues report examining fentanyl-related drug overdose deaths in Ohio Kansas passes juvenile justice reforms, shifting focus from detention centers to community-based programs Around the Agencies CMS finalizes rule on mental health and substance use disorder parity for Medicaid … Continue reading D.C. Update – April 4, 2016 →

President Obama speaks at the 2016 National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit President Obama plans to deliver a speech at the 2016 National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit on 3/29 at 2:15 PM EST. The President’s remarks will discuss the actions currently being taken to prevent the spread of opioid use disorders and … Continue reading Federal Initiatives to Address the Opioid Crisis →

Around the Agencies GAO report suggests HHS develop comprehensive approach to healthcare workforce development SAMHSA seeks comments on National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices SAMHSA seeks comments on updated Synar reporting questions and format In the News Pew Charitable Trusts article outlines support and resistance surrounding medication-assisted treatment Upcoming Events Faces & Voices of … Continue reading D.C. Update – January 19, 2016 →

News from NASADAD NASADAD attends briefing on enhancing access to healthcare among minority and low-income communities NASADAD attends briefing on prescriber preparation for opioid crisis NASADAD attends Alliance for Health Reform briefing on  home and community-based care services Around the Agencies CMS releases EHR reporting period final rule In the News Parental substance use disorders … Continue reading D.C. Update – October 12, 2015 →

Around the Agencies HHS Secretary announces plans to revise MAT regulations and new naloxone grant program CMS prepared to implement ICD-10 beginning October 1st NIH announces new grant program researching the effect of substance use on adolescent brain development BJA announces grant awards for FY 2015 Harold Rogers PDMP program News from the States Pennsylvania … Continue reading D.C. Update – September 28, 2015 →