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FDA announces labeling changes to opioid pain medications
The Food and Drug Administration July 31 announced that it is requiring safety label changes to all opioid pain medications to further emphasize and explain the risks associated with long-term use.
Thinking Outside the Box to Reduce Behavioral Health Stigma and Disparities in Health Outcomes
For underserved populations, stigma and lack of access to behavioral health services can present huge barriers to treatment.
Toolkit highlights care transitions for patients with OUD or StUD
The AHA released a new toolkit to improve continuity of care for patients with opioid and stimulant use disorders.
Bridge to Care: Advancing Linkage to and Retention in Care Across Health Care Settings for Patients with Opioid and/or Stimulant Use Disorder
Improving care transitions for patients with Opioid Use Disorder and Stimulant Use Disorder in inpatient, primary care and pharmacy settings of care.
SAMHSA releases results from annual survey on drug use and mental health
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration July 28 released its latest national survey on drug use and mental health.
People Matter, Words Matter
The AHA, together with behavioral health and language experts from member hospitals and partner organizations, will release a series of downloadable posters to help your employees adopt patient-centered, respectful language.
Telling the Hospital Story: New Addiction Center Innovates Care for Substance Use Disorders
Treating substance use disorder is complicated, requiring a combination of behavioral and physical health care that differs from substance to substance and person to person. The new Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine opened June 14 and aims to be at the forefront of addiction research and treatment.
Community Collaborations and Opioids
Mobilize community partnerships to develop and implement prevention, intervention, and treatment activities for opioid use and misuse. These resources can help.
Mass General partners with Matthew Perry Foundation as part of addiction medicine fellowship
Massachusetts General Hospital, based in Boston, has partnered with the Matthew Perry Foundation to establish the Matthew Perry Foundation Fellowship in Addiction Medicine.