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Laws and Regulations SAMHSA

(9 days ago) H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act of 2018, was made law to address the nations opio… See more

https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/who-we-are/laws-regulations

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Statutes, Regulations, and Guidelines - SAMHSA

(Just Now) WEBSAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)

https://www.samhsa.gov/medications-substance-use-disorders/statutes-regulations-guidelines

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HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

(5 days ago) WEBRecent health care reform laws, as well as a wide range of other trends in the health care landscape, are facilitating greater integration to better serve individual and public health, reduce health disparities, and reduce costs to society. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (US); Office of the Surgeon General (US

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK424848/

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Just Released: New Healthy People Law and Health Policy …

(8 days ago) WEBLaws and policies can help support healthier, safer, and more livable communities, reduce the negative effects of alcohol use, and support achievement of national goals proposed by Healthy People 2020. The newest report, The Role of Law and Policy in Reducing Deaths Attributable to Alcohol to Reach Healthy People’s …

https://health.gov/news/202005/just-released-new-healthy-people-law-and-health-policy-substance-abuse-report

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HHS Proposes New Protections to Increase Care Coordination and

(2 days ago) WEBNew Proposed Rule to Implement the Bipartisan CARES Act Legislation . Today, the U.S. Health and Human Services Department, through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced proposed changes to the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/11/28/hhs-proposes-new-protections-increase-care-coordination-confidentiality-patients-substance-use-challenges.html

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SAMHSA Proposes Update to Federal Rules to Expand Access to …

(Just Now) WEBThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is proposing to expand access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) at a time when more than 107,000 Americans lost their lives to an overdose last year.

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/12/13/samhsa-proposes-update-federal-rules-expand-access-opioid-use-disorder-treatment-help-close-gap-in-care.html

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HHS's New Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefit …

(7 days ago) WEBAt CMS, we are working to educate communities of their rights so they can use their power to access affordable, high-quality, person-centered mental health care." "The parity law is a critical component to accessing lifesaving treatment for those with mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and the publications issued …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/04/27/hhs-new-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-benefit-resources-will-help-people-seeking-care-to-better-understand-their-rights.html

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Using Law and Policy to Reduce Alcohol-Related Deaths in

(7 days ago) WEBHealthy People 2020 Substance Abuse objectives—including the objective focused on reducing alcohol-related deaths. Learn More To access the full report . or read the related Bright . Spots, visit https://www. healthypeople.gov/2020/ law-and-health-policy/topic/ substance-abuse. 1. 2. 3. https://www.

https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2021-11/Using%20Law%20and%20Policy%20to%20Reduce%20Alcohol-Related%20Deaths%20in%20the%20United%20States.pdf

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The ADA covers addiction. Now the U.S. is enforcing …

(6 days ago) WEBSt. Louis University. The ADA considers as a disability any physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, or a history of such an impairment. Congress signaled

https://www.statnews.com/2022/06/22/to-protect-people-with-addiction-from-discrimination-the-justice-dept-turns-to-a-long-overlooked-tool-the-ada/

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NJSHAD - Substance Use

(Just Now) WEBSubstance use data can be obtained from sources including: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has multiple data collection system.; Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) is an online application that provides national and state estimates of alcohol-related health impact.; Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance …

https://www-doh.state.nj.us/doh-shad/topic/SubstanceUse.html

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Mental health & substance abuse coverage - HealthCare.gov

(5 days ago) WEBThis generally means limits applied to mental health and substance abuse services can’t be more restrictive than limits applied to medical and surgical services. The limits covered by parity protections include: Financial — like deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket limits. Treatment — like limits to the number of days

https://www.healthcare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-abuse-coverage/

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBNEWARK –Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced new measures to promote access to mental health and substance use disorder services and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, including a new program to make it easier for recent graduates of social work and counseling …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases20/pr20200715b.html

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Substance Abuse Overview 2019 Bergen County - The Official …

(5 days ago) WEBThe statewide Substance Abuse Overview provides statistics on substance abuse treatment in New Jersey for calendar year 2019. In 2019, there were 98,628 treatment admissions and 96,482 discharges reported to the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services by substance abuse …

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/publications/statistical/Substance%20Abuse%20Overview/2019/Ber.pdf

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Fact Sheet: SAMHSA 42 CFR Part 2 Revised Rule SAMHSA

(4 days ago) WEBPart 2 continues to prohibit law enforcement’s use of SUD patient records in criminal prosecutions against patients, absent a court order. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that leads public health efforts to …

https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/press-announcements/202007131330

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Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMedicare covers certain screenings, services, and programs that aid in the treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988, the free and confidential Suicide Crisis Lifeline. You can call and speak with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-substance-use-disorder

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State of New Jersey

(4 days ago) WEBPrescription drug abuse deaths have more than tripled in the past decade and now kill more people in the U.S. than heroin and cocaine combined. Under HIPAA and the State law that establishes the NJPMP, the Division of Consumer Affairs on January 4, 2012, began allowing State-licensed prescribers and pharmacists to obtain free …

https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases12/pr20120118a.html

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Alcohol is dangerous. So is ‘alcoholic.’ — Harvard Gazette

(4 days ago) WEBFor decades, medical terminology has labeled liver disease and other alcohol-related conditions as “alcoholic”: alcoholic liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis, alcoholic pancreatitis. Meanwhile, clinicians and administrators have described patients as addicts and alcoholics. More recently, specialists and advocates …

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/04/alcohol-is-dangerous-so-is-alcoholic/

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HIPAA and Part 2 HHS.gov

(2 days ago) WEBHIPAA and Part 2. On November 28, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, through the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in coordination with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/hipaa-part-2/index.html

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Getting Help for Alcohol, Drug Abuse Tougher for Rural Americans

(3 days ago) WEBRural patients were less likely than city-dwellers to be in ongoing treatment for alcohol (15% versus 17%), opioids (21% versus 23%) and other drugs (16% versus 18%). When they did receive care

https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-05-10/getting-help-for-alcohol-drug-abuse-tougher-for-rural-americans

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More than 320,000 children lost a parent to drug overdoses in a

(2 days ago) WEBIn a decade of drug overdoses, more than 320,000 American children lost a parent. Esther Nesbitt lost two of her children to drug overdoses, and her grandchildren are among more than 320,000 who

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/08/1249918051/drug-overdose-orphans-opioids-cdc-nida

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Substance Abuse health.gov

(8 days ago) WEBAlcohol use is common, costly, and dangerous. In 2019, about 70% of American adults reported consuming alcohol in the past 12 months. 1 In the United States, excessive alcohol use cost an estimated $249 billion in 2010. 2 And nearly 90,000 people in this country die each year from alcohol-related causes, making it one of the leading causes …

https://health.gov/our-work/national-health-initiatives/healthy-people/healthy-people-2020/healthy-people-2020-law-and-health-policy/substance-abuse

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As opioid crisis roils U.S., families seek compassion, not punishment

(5 days ago) WEBThese types of punitive drug laws, Dunkle said, “cost my boy his life.” Opioid crisis:Fueled by fentanyl, drug overdose deaths have quadrupled in past 2 decades As more than 100,000 people

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/11/opioid-crisis-overdoses-families-need-compassion/73633699007/

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The Dramatically Rising Toll Of Alcohol Abuse - Forbes

(8 days ago) WEBFrom 1999 to 2017, the number of alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. doubled, to more than 70,000 a year. These numbers got much worse at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshuacohen/2024/05/11/the-dramatically-rising-toll-of-alcohol-abuse/

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Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, easing …

(4 days ago) WEBEach substance under the Schedule I classification is defined as a drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule III substances include Tylenol with codeine, steroids

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-administration-plans-reclassify-marijuana-easing-restrictions-na-rcna149424

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SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services …

(3 days ago) WEBSAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes. 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727)

https://www.samhsa.gov/

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DEA plans to reclassify marijuana as a lower-risk drug, officials say

(9 days ago) WEBIn October 2022, Biden directed health officials to expedite a review of whether marijuana should remain a Schedule I substance. In August, the Department of Health and Human Services notified DEA

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/30/marijuana-restrictions-loosen/

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The U.S. Federal Government Plans To Reclassify Marijuana From A

(6 days ago) WEBReclassifying marijuana as a lower-risk drug will have public health consequences. Although its potential for abuse is less than alcohol and tobacco, it is not insignificant.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/omerawan/2024/05/12/the-us-federal-government-plans-to-reclassify-marijuana-from-a-schedule-i-to-schedule-iii-drug-here-are-the-concerns/

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Fact Sheet 42 CFR Part 2 Final Rule HHS.gov

(3 days ago) WEBDate: February 8, 2024. On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office for Civil Rights announced a final rule modifying the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records regulations at 42 …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/regulatory-initiatives/fact-sheet-42-cfr-part-2-final-rule/index.html

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DOJ plans to reschedule marijuana as a lower-risk drug - CNN

(6 days ago) WEBLast fall, members of the FDA’s Controlled Substance Staff wrote in the documents that the agency recommended rescheduling marijuana because it meets three criteria: a lower potential for abuse

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/30/economy/dea-marijuana-rescheduling/index.html

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Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia

(5 days ago) WEBThe government of Canada on Tuesday walked back part of a program allowing people in British Columbia to possess small amounts of drugs, including heroin and cocaine, without fear of criminal

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/07/world/canada/british-columbia-public-drug-use.html

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Up to 40pc of mental health conditions are linked to child abuse …

(3 days ago) WEBChildhood maltreatment is responsible for up to 41 per cent of common mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self-harm and suicide attempts, according to a new study.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-09/child-neglect-abuse-linked-mental-health-sydney-university-study/103818552

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FY24 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners …

(9 days ago) WEBView/print the Solicitation Overview. With this solicitation, the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) seeks to increase access to treatment to individuals with substance use or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders during detention or incarceration and to improve continuity of care during and after reentry by delivering …

https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2024-171974

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Information Related to Mental and Behavioral Health, including …

(3 days ago) WEBThe protected health information of individuals who receive drug and alcohol abuse treatment in federally-funded programs is subject to additional privacy protections under 42 USC § 290dd-2 and 42 CFR § 2.11 (Part 2). These federal rules are administered by HHS’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/mental-health/index.html

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Bird Flu Detected in Cats: What to Know About Risks, Safety

(9 days ago) WEBDr. Alex Crow, a veterinary surgeon with Pet Health Guru, agreed with Cuevas, adding that infected birds and contaminated environments are the main ways in which cats can contract bird flu.

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/cats-testing-positive-bird-flu

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2022 NSDUH Detailed Tables CBHSQ Data - SAMHSA

(1 days ago) WEBGet detailed national estimates from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The tables provide comprehensive statistics on substance use, mental health, and treatment in the United States. The tables are based on the NSDUH survey, which interviews people ages 12 or older in the civilian, noninstitutionalized population. In the …

https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2022-nsduh-detailed-tables

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Stormy Daniels Takes the Stand - The New York Times

(9 days ago) WEBOn today’s episode. Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times. Stormy Daniels leaving court on Thursday, after a second day of cross-examination in the

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/podcasts/the-daily/stormy-daniels-trump.html

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