Last Thursday, Vice Admiral Jerome Adams, the U.S. Surgeon General, released Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Spotlight on Opioids as part of his ongoing effort in educating the public about substance use disorders. The document, 40 pages long…
It's National Recovery Month! And yes, that's a reason to be excited. Tackling a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is hard for anyone, and September provides an opportunity for us to recognize those who have been through treatment and recovery, and…
Update: On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, President Trump officially signed the Opioid Crisis Response Act into law. Monday evening, September 17, the United States Senate passed the Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018, a legislative package of more than 70 bills…
Overcoming a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) comes with many obstacles, not least of which is the daunting task of finding the right treatment provider. The new Treatment Selection Guide from the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) offers consumers a few simple pieces of advice to guide them in the selection process.
AZZLY® is joining the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) in urging the U.S. Senate to come together and pass the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Package before the midterm elections. With reports indicating the package could come to a vote as early as next week, we urge senators not to delay these crucial bills any longer.
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In the fight against opioid addiction, eight new states will now require prescribers to review patients’ history of drug use in their state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) before prescribing addictive painkillers.
Big Data is transforming every aspect of the modern world, and healthcare is no exception. From health records to test results to payment and insurance information, treatment centers and clinics collect a deluge of data on each patient. This data gives them the potential to serve those patients efficiently and effectively, but only if they are able to interpret it. By adopting smart EMR systems, healthcare providers can more effectively gather and analyze data, leading to better outcomes for everyone involved.
On August 9th, Facebook announced a new policy requiring addiction treatment centers to obtain certification from monitoring firm LegitScript. Centers will need to obtain certification in order to advertise their in-person addiction treatment services on Facebook in the United States.
Medication-Assisted Treatment, or MAT, is revolutionizing the addiction treatment community as more and more behavioral treatment professionals are adopting this safe and easy-to-control solution. The method can be used to treat a number of different substance issues, including opioid, alcohol, and tobacco addictions, helping patients control cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and dangerous health effects.
Few public health threats have ever been more serious than the opioid epidemic. From the extreme addictiveness of these drugs to their highly detrimental health effects to their close relationship to heroin, opioids have a devastating impact. Unfortunately, because they are so addictive, it can be extraordinarily difficult to stop using them. Medication-assisted treatment offers a solution to those struggling with these devastating drugs. By controlling withdrawal symptoms, this treatment makes it both easier and safer to stop using opioids for good.
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