This article by Benedict Carey in the New York Times presents recent findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association discussing the effects of some widely prescribed anti-depression drugs. The study found that the effect of these drugs on mild to moderate depression may only be as effective as placebo pills.
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;…