I remember the moment exactly. It was the day after Thanksgiving 2022. I looked down at the glass in my hand and suddenly thought, “I can’t do this anymore.” It had been years of heavy drinking, rationalizing, and concerning escalating behavior that was hurting me, my family, and my friends. Years of wondering why I […]
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SAMHSA Releases New TA Paper on Psychedelics as Medicine
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is rapidly transitioning from clinical research into real-world practice. According to a new technical assistance paper from Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), emerging evidence highlights potential therapeutic benefits for conditions like major depressive disorder and substance use disorders. Check out the publication for an in-depth look at research needs, safety […]
Press Release: Unity in Recovery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2026 Email: InstituteInfo@danyainstitute.org The Danya Institute Launches “Unity in Recovery” Virtual Series for National Recovery Month SILVER SPRING, MD — In honor of National Recovery Month this September, The Danya Institute, Inc. is announcing the launch of “Unity in Recovery,” a groundbreaking cross-center educational initiative. The collaborative effort brings together […]
New Resource Alert: Refocusing on Whole-Person Health
We are excited to share a critical new series from SAMHSA titled Refocus and Renew: Moving Towards Health Technical Assistance Papers. As the landscape of mental healthcare evolves, this 10-paper series calls on state leaders and providers to renew their commitment to system-level changes. The goal is clear: improve recovery outcomes for adults with Serious […]
Integrated Behavioral Health Webinar Series
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network is hosting a four-part webinar series. These sessions are free and open to all practitioners. Integrated primary care and behavioral healthcare bring medical and behavioral health services—such as mental health and substance use treatment—together within a single care setting. Session 1: Integrated Behavioral Health Models | May 28, 2026 | […]
ASAM Announces New Standards for Adolescent Substance Use Disorder Care
Now Available: New ASAM Criteria for Adolescents and Transition-Aged Youth The landscape of adolescent addiction treatment is evolving. We are excited to share that the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has officially released the Adolescents and Transition-Aged Youth volume of The ASAM Criteria, Fourth Edition. For the first time since 2013, adolescent care standards […]