The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has issued a helpful brochure to help people determine whether they may need help, or someone they know needs help, with substance abuse, a mental health issue, or both. The brochure provides a brief list of questions for individuals to consider, and directs them to resources treatment.
Report links rates of uninsured and suicide
Dear National Council Member: We’d like to draw your attention to an article in today’s USA…
Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) announces the availability of Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21-A: Competencies…
Congress Passes Legislation to Delay Implementation of New Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pad Requirement
This week, the House and Senate approved legislation to delay the implementation of the new requirement that…
House Passes SCHIP Bill 265-159
Final Bill Includes Six-Month Moratorium on New CMS Rules on Both Rehab Services Option and School-Based Services;…