While the Affordable Care Act created more healthcare parity when it comes to mental health or drug treatment addiction, there are still things left out of the law. Some people may not be able to attend certain types of therapies and get coverage. In California, state law requires health plans to cover treatment for nine
While access to Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT) varies at private treatment centers, The Bureau of Prisons has begun to offer it at prisons across the United States. A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) outlines seven ways steps for the BOP to take so they can organize their treatment for addicted inhttps://www.americanaddictionfoundation.com/getting-help/medication-assisted-treatment-mat/mates to make the
For many people in America, COVID-19 has created uncertainty, fear, and economic losses. The recovery community is not immune to any of these problems. However, people in recovery, especially those who are relatively new to sobriety, are considered to be more vulnerable to the effects of the virus. While no one can fix things or
California pharmacies don’t take back opioids, although FDA guidelines recommend that all pharmacies help their customers dispose of unused drugs properly. While many people are unaware that they can dispose of unused medications at pharmacies, sometimes the pharmacies don’t know procedures for disposal, either. It is doubtful that the problem is isolated to California alone.
In the United States, addiction to both opioids and methamphetamine is increasing, causing a lethal mix that causes users to be more likely to overdose. In 2011, the number of people addicted to both substances was reported to be 19% in 2011. In 2017, that number increased to 34%. The increase of dual addictions was
The New York Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services announced funding last week to complete fourteen new alcohol and drug treatment centers to help combat the addiction epidemic. The state is dedicating $5.1 million in funding to the effort across the state. They also announced additional funding for two recovery centers. One of the
Massachusetts recently passed a law meant to help people get access to addiction recovery while in medical crisis. Many people with addictions end up in the ER for overdoses, but they’re just as likely to be sick from an infection or withdrawal pains. At those times, they often are willing to imagine something better. Until
New Hampshire, the site of many of President Trump’s forums on addiction and policy updates, has found an unlikely ally in the struggle against addiction in CVS Pharmacy, one of the largest pharmacies in the state. The efforts are part of an ongoing strategy announced last year as an effort to become a partner in
Addiction is everywhere. Shouldn’t recovery be, too? This is a question that many experts ask when they are looking for new solutions to the addiction crisis. Solutions, of course, come with a stigma that relies on the shame of the disease of addiction. Some communities are hesitant to host facilities that can help those very
When the hurricanes hit the southern United States in the past few weeks, the needs of the many were also the needs of the few. Everyone in the affected areas seemed to need help of some kind. While the state and federal government began to survey the damage and help those who are stuck, homeowners
