For the first time in the history of opioid treatment programs (OTPs)--federally regulated clinics that dispense methadone and other medications to treat opioid use disorders—there were more than 1,500 as of March, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “This is the first time it has gone past 1,500,” said Mark W. Parrino, MPA, … [Read more...] about Number of OTPs Tops 1,500 For First Time Ever
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Amid Beltway Disarray, Field Sees Bright Spot in McCance-Katz Nomination
President Trump, along with Republican members of Congress, is calling for a repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—which many believe jeopardizes treatment coverage. And there’s the otherwise general chaos reported in the White House. Yet treatment for substance use is nevertheless going forward. Patients need help, and opioid treatment programs (OTPs) still work to help … [Read more...] about Amid Beltway Disarray, Field Sees Bright Spot in McCance-Katz Nomination
AATOD, Acadia, and 433 Others Protest Health Care Bill as Destructive to Opioid Treatment
President Trump promised to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and although it took some negotiating, he got what he wanted from the House of Representatives on May 3. That’s when the House passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA), repealing key provisions of the ACA. Many organizations in the treatment field, including the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid … [Read more...] about AATOD, Acadia, and 433 Others Protest Health Care Bill as Destructive to Opioid Treatment
SAMHSA Issues Opioid STR Grants
On April 19, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the first round of funding for the two-year State Targeted Response (STR) to the Opioid Crisis grants: $485 million for the first year of the program. The funding went to the single state authorities (SSAs) in charge of the Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment (SAPT) Block Grant. Funding was … [Read more...] about SAMHSA Issues Opioid STR Grants
Research Results: Lowering the Risks of Death for Patients Receiving Methadone or Buprenorphine
Evidence is growing that two key factors help determine the risks of death in patients being treated for opioid dependence: which medication the patients are—or have been—taking, methadone or buprenorphine; and whether the patients are currently in or out of treatment. A new study that has delved into these two factors suggests ways of lowering patients’ risks of … [Read more...] about Research Results: Lowering the Risks of Death for Patients Receiving Methadone or Buprenorphine