Extended-Release Buprenorphine Linked to Higher Opioid Abstinence in Pregnancy Than Daily Treatment
A randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that weekly extended-release buprenorphine during pregnancy was associated with higher rates of abstinence from illicit opioids than daily sublingual buprenorphine among pregnant women with opioid use disorder.
Extended-Release Buprenorphine Utilization in Justice Settings: Insights from Two JCOIN Studies
Friends Research Hub conducted two recent JCOIN 1.0 studies that offer complementary perspectives on how extended-release buprenorphine (XR-B) can be initiated and sustained across incarceration and reentry.
New SAMHSA Advisory: Expanding Behavioral Health Teams in Care Deserts with Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists
This SAMHSA advisory explores innovative, community-driven solutions to close these gaps and improve access to life-saving behavioral health services. One promising way to improve behavioral health care in areas with few services is to add more community health workers and peer support specialists.
Changes to 42 CFR Part 2 – What Clinicians Need to Know
In this episode of the AAAP Podcast, hosts Dr. Danae DiRocco and Dr. Chun Tong speak with Jacqueline Seitz about the 2024 amendments to 42 CFR Part 2 that went into effect in February, and what they mean for practicing clinicians.
Advisory: Model Standards for Crisis Care Workers
Crisis care saves lives—but workforce shortages and inconsistent standards threaten access to timely, quality support. This SAMHSA advisory introduces National Model Standards for Crisis Care Workers, designed to ensure that anyone, anywhere, at any time can receive compassionate, effective crisis care.
Join SAMHSA to discuss the report on Recovery Housing: Funding Sources and Financial Sustainability – Insights from NARR-Certified Recovery Residences
SAMHSA’s Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) will issue a new report on Recovery Housing: Funding Sources and Financial Sustainability – Insights from NARR-Certified Recovery Residences on March 11 at 2pm ET.
Addressing Veteran Substance Use: Promoting Recovery Through Collaboration and Compassion
Supporting Veterans means strengthening recovery pathways. Attend this free webinar and learn how cross-system collaboration improves outcomes in substance use care.
New SAMHSA Resource: Integrating Substance Use Disorder Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States
SAMHSA’s Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI) released their new report on Integrating Substance Use Disorder Prevention with Physical Health Care: Progress in States.
Advancing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder for Parents with Children at Risk of Entering Foster Care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announced this week that three U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) have been added as prevention services eligible for funding under Title IV-E, which supports children and families involved with the child welfare system.
From Policy to Practice: DEA and CMS Telehealth Rules for Addiction Psychiatry
New AAAP Podcast Episode: Federal telehealth policies can feel abstract—until they affect your daily clinical workflow. In this episode, we translate recent DEA and CMS telehealth updates into practical guidance for addiction psychiatrists.