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Vice President Kamala Harris announced that the Biden administration has invested $285 million to help schools hire and train more than 14,000 mental health counselors. The $285 million is funded by the Safer Communities Act, the bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation signed by President Biden in June 2022. The funding provided is considered to be […]
The New Hampshire House passed a bill legalizing drug-checking harm reduction measures for public safety.
Musician and Grammy-nominated singer Jason DeFord, known as Jelly Roll, took the political stage to encourage lawmakers to pass anti-fentanyl legislation and expressed his own struggles with substance abuse in an effort to end the opioid crisis. DeFord testified as a witness before the Senate Subcommittee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The musician voiced […]
New research shows popular weight loss drugs may curb addiction, however accidental overdoses are on the rise.
Haven Health Management explains why harm reduction saves more lives than abstinence education.
Explore the latest in opioid addiction news including how advocates and governments are pushing for a cure.
A woman’s family was awarded $11 million from a wrongful death lawsuit against the company that sold her kratom, an herb that produces opioid-like effects. In June 2021, Krystal Talavera, a 39-year-old mother of four, collapsed in her Florida home when preparing breakfast. Next to the mother was an open package of kratom with a […]
Step into healthcare, where ensuring quality care isn’t merely a commitment but an absolute necessity. In this ever-evolving landscape, one term that holds significant importance is “behavioral health accreditation.” Accreditation is like a seal of approval, a recognition that healthcare facilities receive after meeting specific standards. Accreditation isn’t just a bureaucratic process. It serves a […]
The healthcare industry, a cornerstone of society, stands as a beacon of care and healing. Yet, within its folds emerges a disconcerting concern: drug overdose among its workforce. This issue casts a shadow over the well-being of individuals dedicated to healing and reverberates through the healthcare system. Study and Methodology A study featured in the […]
