From Reuters U.S. FDA panel to review Emergent’s OTC opioid overdose drug Jan 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. health regulator said on Tuesday its advisory panel will meet on Feb. 15 to review Emergent Biosolutions Inc’s (EBS.N) over-the-counter (OTC) nasal spray to treat suspected opioid overdoses. Emergent is seeking the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)approval for the […]
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New Funding to Tackle Mental Health Crisis
From SAMHSA Biden-Harris Administration Announces Millions of Dollars in New Funds for States to Tackle Mental Health Crisis Tuesday, October 18, 2022 In addition to nearly $300 million awarded in September for new and existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, $15 million in new grants will be awarded early next year thanks to the Bipartisan […]
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National Addiction Treatment Week 2022 National Addiction Treatment Week 2020
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Burnout in the BH Workforce
From SAMHSA Addressing Burnout in the Behavioral Health Workforce through Organizational Strategies September 2022 Burnout is a complex issue resulting from chronic workplace stress that encompasses exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment. This guide will highlight organization-level interventions to prevent and reduce burnout among behavioral health workers.
Meth Use Contributes to National Overdose Epidemic
From Oicanadian, August 22, 2022 | View original article Study Finds Methamphetamine Use Common, Contributing to National Overdose Epidemic in Rural America by Tammy Sewell Methamphetamine remains a stubbornly prevalent illicit substance across large swaths of rural America, according to a new study by researchers from Oregon Health & Science University and other institutions. The […]
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 – each year #ioad2022 #EndOverdose | #IOAD2021 AUGUST 31
#WorldHepatitisDay
What is World Hepatitis Day? World Hepatitis Day (WHD) takes places every year on 28 July bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In 2022 the theme is ‘I Can’t Wait’. On World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, we call […]
#NoMentholSunday
No Menthol Sunday 2022 2021