Sam the rural health advoCATe is purrleased to share this info on a rural SUD intervention. Small but intriguing. The paper includes careful attention to missingness; overall good science.
#PowerOfRuralCats
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#PowerOfRuralCats
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Mobile Telemedicine for Chronic Hepatitis C in Rural People Who Inject Drugs
This randomized clinical trial investigates whether a mobile telemedicine-based intervention for chronic hepatitis C virus infection among rural people who inject drugs increases treatment initiation ...
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January 31, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Sam the rural health advoCATe is purrleased to share this info on a rural SUD intervention. Small but intriguing. The paper includes careful attention to missingness; overall good science.
#PowerOfRuralCats
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
#PowerOfRuralCats
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The Mental Health & MAMA Act would ensure no-cost mental health & SUD coverage from pregnancy through 1 year postpartum and extend continuity of care protections. 🔗 https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/baldwin-shaheen-moore-lead-effort-to-support-pregnant-and-postpartum-mothers/
January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
The Mental Health & MAMA Act would ensure no-cost mental health & SUD coverage from pregnancy through 1 year postpartum and extend continuity of care protections. 🔗 https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/baldwin-shaheen-moore-lead-effort-to-support-pregnant-and-postpartum-mothers/
Earn up to 38 CEs with CCAPP's MATS: Medication Assisted Treatment Series. This self-paced program has five different series, each tackling various emerging trends within behavioral health. Learn more at https://ccappcredentialing.org/sud-career-ladder/mats/
January 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Earn up to 38 CEs with CCAPP's MATS: Medication Assisted Treatment Series. This self-paced program has five different series, each tackling various emerging trends within behavioral health. Learn more at https://ccappcredentialing.org/sud-career-ladder/mats/
I also think our country has a lot of work to do regarding the perception of individuals with substance use disorder. Entering the public health field has fucking rocked me to see so many people regard individuals with SUD as less than human.
January 27, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I also think our country has a lot of work to do regarding the perception of individuals with substance use disorder. Entering the public health field has fucking rocked me to see so many people regard individuals with SUD as less than human.
This concludes my coverage of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Oversight Policy Board meeting.
January 26, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This concludes my coverage of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Oversight Policy Board meeting.
Final checklist: Did you add the SUD alignment? Did you pull out the reproductive health text? Is the reshare warning in there? Is the website update ready to go?
January 26, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Final checklist: Did you add the SUD alignment? Did you pull out the reproductive health text? Is the reshare warning in there? Is the website update ready to go?
Among Medicaid patients with #OpioidUseDisorder at US opioid treatment programs, 30-, 90-, and 180-day retention rates were low and variable, highlighting opportunities for quality improvement in program performance. ja.ma/3ZAkOSN
January 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Among Medicaid patients with #OpioidUseDisorder at US opioid treatment programs, 30-, 90-, and 180-day retention rates were low and variable, highlighting opportunities for quality improvement in program performance. ja.ma/3ZAkOSN
CFRI Integrating SUD Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States Webinar, Jan 28 https://ow.ly/Ea5850XXI9L
January 22, 2026 at 6:25 PM
CFRI Integrating SUD Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States Webinar, Jan 28 https://ow.ly/Ea5850XXI9L
How can states and health care organizations expand access to evidence-based SUD care, including harm reduction, for #Medicaid beneficiaries? Check out practical strategies in this new brief, supported by @VitalStrat. https://bit.ly/48L4jrd
Integrating Harm Reduction into Health Care Settings Serving Medicaid Members - Center for Health Care Strategies
This new brief outlines practical strategies for health care organizations and states to advance harm reduction for Medicaid members, with the goal of improving outcomes and reducing costs.
bit.ly
January 20, 2026 at 6:12 PM
How can states and health care organizations expand access to evidence-based SUD care, including harm reduction, for #Medicaid beneficiaries? Check out practical strategies in this new brief, supported by @VitalStrat. https://bit.ly/48L4jrd
Pt. 1 Most of the people I currently work with. Started doing drugs in their teens or before. I think the biggest threat to public health? Besides people who don’t vaccinate.
Racist eugenicists. With. STI’s. On crack as well. So for her to mock people with SUD. Again? Trash Black chic.
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Racist eugenicists. With. STI’s. On crack as well. So for her to mock people with SUD. Again? Trash Black chic.
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January 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Pt. 1 Most of the people I currently work with. Started doing drugs in their teens or before. I think the biggest threat to public health? Besides people who don’t vaccinate.
Racist eugenicists. With. STI’s. On crack as well. So for her to mock people with SUD. Again? Trash Black chic.
🔽
Racist eugenicists. With. STI’s. On crack as well. So for her to mock people with SUD. Again? Trash Black chic.
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AMA statement on restoring federal grants for mental health and SUD care
https://www.bhnet.org/30656/ama-statement-on-restoring-federal-grants-for-mental-health-and-sud-care/
Statement attributable to:David H. Aizuss, MDChair, AMA Board of Trustees “The American Medical Association (AMA) is …
https://www.bhnet.org/30656/ama-statement-on-restoring-federal-grants-for-mental-health-and-sud-care/
Statement attributable to:David H. Aizuss, MDChair, AMA Board of Trustees “The American Medical Association (AMA) is …
AMA statement on restoring federal grants for mental health and SUD care - Behavioral Healthcare Network
Statement attributable to:David H. Aizuss, MDChair, AMA Board of Trustees
www.bhnet.org
January 17, 2026 at 11:20 AM
AMA statement on restoring federal grants for mental health and SUD care
https://www.bhnet.org/30656/ama-statement-on-restoring-federal-grants-for-mental-health-and-sud-care/
Statement attributable to:David H. Aizuss, MDChair, AMA Board of Trustees “The American Medical Association (AMA) is …
https://www.bhnet.org/30656/ama-statement-on-restoring-federal-grants-for-mental-health-and-sud-care/
Statement attributable to:David H. Aizuss, MDChair, AMA Board of Trustees “The American Medical Association (AMA) is …
So HUD just (tried) to change homelessness policy to force people to accept mental health and SUD treatment prior in order to get housing, and now they cut $2B of funding for those services.
So, they want homeless people to die. It is their policy now.
So, they want homeless people to die. It is their policy now.
Just in: The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:47 PM
So HUD just (tried) to change homelessness policy to force people to accept mental health and SUD treatment prior in order to get housing, and now they cut $2B of funding for those services.
So, they want homeless people to die. It is their policy now.
So, they want homeless people to die. It is their policy now.
Proven systems beat promises ⚙️
Plutus Health delivers real SUD RCM results with 1,600+ experts and Olympus AI running live workflows. No experiments, just outcomes that scale.
Meet us at EVIVE 📍 Booth #147 👉 www.plutushealthinc.com/press-releas...
#PlutusHealth #EviveSummit
Plutus Health delivers real SUD RCM results with 1,600+ experts and Olympus AI running live workflows. No experiments, just outcomes that scale.
Meet us at EVIVE 📍 Booth #147 👉 www.plutushealthinc.com/press-releas...
#PlutusHealth #EviveSummit
January 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Proven systems beat promises ⚙️
Plutus Health delivers real SUD RCM results with 1,600+ experts and Olympus AI running live workflows. No experiments, just outcomes that scale.
Meet us at EVIVE 📍 Booth #147 👉 www.plutushealthinc.com/press-releas...
#PlutusHealth #EviveSummit
Plutus Health delivers real SUD RCM results with 1,600+ experts and Olympus AI running live workflows. No experiments, just outcomes that scale.
Meet us at EVIVE 📍 Booth #147 👉 www.plutushealthinc.com/press-releas...
#PlutusHealth #EviveSummit
Evidence shows that non-clinical peer support can be an effective tool in treating #SUD. Check out the studies here on how, when, and why state #Medicaid programs can involve peer workers to create better behavioral health outcomes and reduce overdoses.
Expanding peer recovery services is a proven strategy to address the overdose and #mentalhealth crises in the US. This Evidence Roundup highlights studies on the impact of peer support and offers guidance for embedding peer workers across care settings. bit.ly/44TwdR4
Peer Recovery Support Services in Substance Use Treatment - Center for Health Care Strategies
This Evidence Roundup highlights studies on the impact of peer support and offers recommendations for embedding and supporting peer workers across care settings.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Resources for 2026: Mental Health and 988
Penobscot County Cares focuses on homelessness, substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health concerns. Today's focus: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline--988 (988lifeline.org). It offers confidential help with mental health issues, including SUD.
Penobscot County Cares focuses on homelessness, substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health concerns. Today's focus: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline--988 (988lifeline.org). It offers confidential help with mental health issues, including SUD.
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Resources for 2026: Mental Health and 988
Penobscot County Cares focuses on homelessness, substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health concerns. Today's focus: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline--988 (988lifeline.org). It offers confidential help with mental health issues, including SUD.
Penobscot County Cares focuses on homelessness, substance use disorder (SUD) and other mental health concerns. Today's focus: National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline--988 (988lifeline.org). It offers confidential help with mental health issues, including SUD.
How can states and health care organizations expand access to evidence-based SUD care, including harm reduction, for #Medicaid beneficiaries? Check out practical strategies in this new brief, supported by @vitalstrategies.org. bit.ly/48L4jrd
Integrating Harm Reduction into Health Care Settings Serving Medicaid Members - Center for Health Care Strategies
This new brief outlines practical strategies for health care organizations and states to advance harm reduction for Medicaid members, with the goal of improving outcomes and reducing costs.
bit.ly
January 5, 2026 at 5:03 PM
How can states and health care organizations expand access to evidence-based SUD care, including harm reduction, for #Medicaid beneficiaries? Check out practical strategies in this new brief, supported by @vitalstrategies.org. bit.ly/48L4jrd
Influenza cases continue to increase in Southern Health-Santé Sud – PembinaValleyOnline.com
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/380237/
If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you’re not the only one, as cases of influenza increase…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/380237/
If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you’re not the only one, as cases of influenza increase…
Influenza cases continue to increase in Southern Health-Santé Sud - PembinaValleyOnline.com - Canada News Beep
If you've been feeling under the weather recently, you're not the only one, as cases of influenza increase across the country and here at home.
www.newsbeep.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Influenza cases continue to increase in Southern Health-Santé Sud – PembinaValleyOnline.com
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/380237/
If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you’re not the only one, as cases of influenza increase…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/380237/
If you’ve been feeling under the weather recently, you’re not the only one, as cases of influenza increase…
Join us Jan 6 at the Evive Summit, the premier event for leaders in behavioral health and SUD treatment. At Evive, you will connect with those shaping the future of addiction recovery. Use code nbhapvip for a free registration (must meet guidelines). https://www.powwowevent.com/evive
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Join us Jan 6 at the Evive Summit, the premier event for leaders in behavioral health and SUD treatment. At Evive, you will connect with those shaping the future of addiction recovery. Use code nbhapvip for a free registration (must meet guidelines). https://www.powwowevent.com/evive
Earn up to 38 CEs with CCAPP's MATS: Medication Assisted Treatment Series. This self-paced program has five different series, each tackling various emerging trends within behavioral health. Learn more at https://ccappcredentialing.org/sud-career-ladder/mats/
December 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Earn up to 38 CEs with CCAPP's MATS: Medication Assisted Treatment Series. This self-paced program has five different series, each tackling various emerging trends within behavioral health. Learn more at https://ccappcredentialing.org/sud-career-ladder/mats/
It's also pretty common for folks in the early stage of SUD recovery. Hotels are an easy way to (a) make sure care workers can find the person and connect them with care and (b) get the person out of a situation that may lead to relapse. Such a policy is absurd and detrimental to public health.
December 29, 2025 at 12:36 AM
It's also pretty common for folks in the early stage of SUD recovery. Hotels are an easy way to (a) make sure care workers can find the person and connect them with care and (b) get the person out of a situation that may lead to relapse. Such a policy is absurd and detrimental to public health.
Southern Health rolls out new initiatives while addressing challenges – SteinbachOnline.com
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/373875/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/373875/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
Southern Health rolls out new initiatives while addressing challenges - SteinbachOnline.com - Canada News Beep
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health
www.newsbeep.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Southern Health rolls out new initiatives while addressing challenges – SteinbachOnline.com
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/373875/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
https://www.newsbeep.com/ca/373875/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
Southern Health rolls out new initiatives while addressing challenges – SteinbachOnline.com
https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/205456/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/205456/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
Southern Health rolls out new initiatives while addressing challenges - SteinbachOnline.com - New Zealand News Beep
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health
www.newsbeep.com
December 28, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Southern Health rolls out new initiatives while addressing challenges – SteinbachOnline.com
https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/205456/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
https://www.newsbeep.com/nz/205456/
Southern Health–Santé Sud is highlighting key developments from the past year, including a leadership transition, program expansion, and regional health…
Join us Jan 6 at the Evive Summit, the premier event for leaders in behavioral health and SUD treatment. At Evive, you will connect with those shaping the future of addiction recovery. Use code nbhapvip for a free registration (must meet guidelines). https://www.powwowevent.com/evive
December 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us Jan 6 at the Evive Summit, the premier event for leaders in behavioral health and SUD treatment. At Evive, you will connect with those shaping the future of addiction recovery. Use code nbhapvip for a free registration (must meet guidelines). https://www.powwowevent.com/evive
By my count I have spent time around at least three cults, of whom the Rainbow Family of Living Light were my favorite. I've also had a few interesting jobs, like tech support, warehouse jockey, smartphone refurbisher, truck driver, and outpatient mental health/SUD UM specialist. It's been weird.
December 25, 2025 at 1:29 AM
By my count I have spent time around at least three cults, of whom the Rainbow Family of Living Light were my favorite. I've also had a few interesting jobs, like tech support, warehouse jockey, smartphone refurbisher, truck driver, and outpatient mental health/SUD UM specialist. It's been weird.
The SAFE task force connected 14 people in Sacramento with shelter at the city’s nearby small home community.
This builds on previous efforts to expand mental health & substance use disorder treatment and create new beds/housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This builds on previous efforts to expand mental health & substance use disorder treatment and create new beds/housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
December 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
The SAFE task force connected 14 people in Sacramento with shelter at the city’s nearby small home community.
This builds on previous efforts to expand mental health & substance use disorder treatment and create new beds/housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
This builds on previous efforts to expand mental health & substance use disorder treatment and create new beds/housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.