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Individuals recently released from prison in Oregon 10 times more likely to overdose, study says
Researchers have found that a person who has recently been released from prison is 10 times more at risk of a drug overdose in Oregon, the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment reported Feb. 21. -
San Diego County installs naloxone vending machine
San Diego County has installed a naloxone vending machine at McAlister South Bay Regional Recovery Center in Chula Vista, Calif., to help prevent opioid overdose deaths, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported March 9. -
D.C. physician gets 15 months prison for opioid distribution leading to patient death
Washington, D.C., anesthesiologist Robert Cao, MD, was sentenced to 15 months in prison, 3 years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service for charges including prescribing opioids to a patient who later died of an overdose, the Justice Department said March 8. -
Recovery Centers of America acquires youth substance abuse program
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Recovery Centers of America, a substance abuse treatment network, has acquired Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based Adolescent and Young Adult Advocates, an outpatient substance abuse program. -
Milwaukee addiction center to pay $2M over alleged Medicaid fraud
The Healing Corner, a shuttered Milwaukee addiction center, must pay more than $2 million for allegedly defrauding Medicaid, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported March 3. -
15 addiction treatment centers close following CEO fraud charges
Providence, R.I.-based Recovery Connection Centers of America has closed its chain of 15 facilities across Rhode Island and Massachusetts after its founder was charged with healthcare fraud, WBUR reported March 2. -
7 addiction treatment updates in February
Here are seven addiction treatment updates Becker's has reported on since Feb. 14: -
The best, worst states for psychiatrist pay
The average salary for psychiatrists in the U.S. is $249,760, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey. -
New York pharmacist pleads guilty to opioid distribution
New York City pharmacist Daniel Russo, PharmD, pleaded guilty to opioid distribution and tax charges, the Justice Department said Feb. 17. -
Florida establishes Office of Opioid Recovery with $205M in opioid settlements
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is creating an Office of Opioid Recovery within the Department of Children and Families, Orlando Weekly reported Feb. 20. -
U of Cincinnati to establish endowed chair in mental health, substance use disorder
The department of medicine at the University of Cincinnati will establish a faculty position focused on the research and treatment of substance misuse. -
Cherokee Nation unveils first in-house drug treatment center
Cherokee Nation has unveiled its first in-house drug treatment center as part of a $100 million investment in mental health through the nation's Public Health and Wellness Fund Act. -
Dr. Jason Kirby elected president of Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine
Jason Kirby, MD, chief medical officer of Landmark Recovery, a national addiction treatment provider, has been elected president of the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine. -
Blair Drug and Alcohol to receive $772K for new behavioral health center
Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships has been awarded $772,000 to create a behavioral health unit at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center in Altoona, Altoona Mirror reported Feb. 9. -
$9M awarded to crisis stabilization services in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs has awarded almost $9 million in grant funding to four single county authorities across the state. -
Gibson Gives to provide opioid emergency kits at more than 72 music venues
Gibson Gives, a charitable branch of musical instrument company Gibson, will supply opioid emergency kits to more than 72 music venues in Nashville, Tenn. -
Prescriptions of 10 most common antidepressants top 109M: a breakdown
There are more than 109 million prescriptions for the 10 most commonly used antidepressants in the U.S., according to data from Definitive Healthcare. -
RiverValley Behavioral Health to supply 220 Narcan doses
Owensboro, Ky.-based RiverValley Behavioral Health will provide 220 doses of Narcan nasal spray through its Medication Assisted Treatment Program, WEHT reported Jan. 3. -
AmerisourceBergen sued again for potential billions over opioid allegations
The Justice Department sued drug distributor AmerisourceBergen, one of the largest in the nation, over allegedly failing to flag suspicious orders for opioids and other controlled substances, according to a Dec. 29 news release.
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