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Progress and challenges in the American opioid community burden
Improving fatal overdose numbers According to data reported by the US Centers for Disease Control, drug overdose deaths decreased in the period between July 2023 and July 2024 consistently around the country, with reported deaths down by nearly 20% during that period. This has led to much exploration about the factors leading to this welcome change, and even some expressing the temptation to declare victory over the opiate epidemic. It is worth noting however that the number of drug overdose deaths in 2024 will still likely be higher than the overdose rate in 2020 and prior years. So the "reduction" we see in 2024 numbers in fact only signals the potential end of the upturn in national drug overdose rates that started in January 2020. There were still over 100,000 fatal drug overdoses reported in the US in 2024, with the highest numbers coming from California, Florida and Texas. -
Why 2 CEOs are better than 1 for this behavioral health company
Two CEOs means twice the decision-making power for American Addiction Centers. -
GLP-1s tied to lower overdose rates: 5 study findings
Patients taking GLP-1 drugs had a lower rate of opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication than those not taking the drugs, a study published Oct. 16 in Addiction found. -
OIG: Prior authorization holding back medication-assisted opioid treatment
Nearly 1 in 3 counties do not have a single provider of medication-opioid use disorder treatment that accepts Medicare or Medicaid, a report from HHS' Office of Inspector General found. -
States where opioid deaths are falling, rising fastest
Opioid and other drug overdose deaths are on the decline for the first time in decades, though rates vary widely by state, according to an analysis from KFF. -
SAMHSA's latest data on substance use disorder: 10 numbers to know
A small proportion of people with substance use disorders believe they need treatment, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. -
Recovery Centers of America adopts regional structure
Recovery Centers of America, a national substance use treatment network based in King of Prussia, Pa., restructured its network organization strategy and appointed vice presidents of its newly formed regional groups. -
Behind the opioid epidemic's 'fourth wave'
The opioid epidemic has entered its fourth wave, experts say, driven by the use of stimulants alongside cocaine, NPR reported July 10. -
Few know PCPs can prescribe opioid use disorder meds: Study
Most Americans are unaware that primary care providers can provide medications for opioid use disorder, a barrier that could contribute to low rates of medication uptake, a study published June 28 in JAMA Network Open found. -
Federal opioid trial falls short in reducing deaths: Study
A federal opioid trial fell short of its goal to reduce opioid deaths by 40%. -
States with highest rates of fentanyl deaths
Deaths from fentanyl were 24 times higher in 2022 than in 2013, according to a May 28 report from USA Facts, a nonprofit organization that conducts data analysis. -
Walgreens launches generic overdose reversal spray
Walgreens launched its own over-the-counter generic naloxone HCl nasal spray. -
White House invests $1.5B in substance use programs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration launched a funding opportunity that will invest up to $1.48 billion to U.S. states and $63 million to tribes to combat the substance use crisis. -
States with the highest, lowest rates of substance use
New Mexico has the highest drug use of any state in the U.S., according to personal finance website WalletHub's "Drug Use by State" list for 2024. -
Feds open criminal investigation into McKinsey's role in opioid crisis
The Justice Department is investigating consulting firm McKinsey's role advising opioid manufacturers, The Wall Street Journal reported April 25. -
Take a stewardship approach to the opioid crisis, Mayo Clinic leader says
The healthcare industry is at the center of the opioid epidemic, and a strategic approach across the field can be the key to addressing it, Holly Geyer, MD, Mayo Clinic Arizona's opioid stewardship chair said. -
CDC: Overdose deaths hit new high
The number of drug overdose deaths were stable between 2021 and 2022, remaining at the highest rate since 2002, according to CDC data published March 21. -
Addiction treatment center opens in Indiana
An addiction treatment and recovery center has opened in Sullivan, Ind., CBS affiliate WTHI reported March 21. -
Addiction treatment center for veterans opens in Massachusetts
Your Six Recovery has opened a new addiction treatment facility in Cummington, Mass. -
Addiction treatment clinic opens in Washington state
An outpatient addiction treatment clinic and lab has opened in Renton, Wash., Renton Reporter reported March 17.
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