Updates
US Drug Overdose Deaths Decreased in 2023 for the First Time in Five Years
After a steep rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, preliminary data shows that drug overdose deaths in the United States ticked down in 2023 for the first time in five years. About 107,500 people died from a drug overdose in 2023, according to data from the US Centers...
Study: More Medicaid Needed for Incarcerated Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
A new study examining how state Medicaid programs are helping people with substance use disorders (SUD) uncovered the need to expand the programmatic features to assist individuals who are transitioning in and out of the criminal justice system. The study, “State...
Syringe Services Program Letter for NC Healthcare Providers
The NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health (DHHS DPH) has sent a letter to North Carolina healthcare providers regarding the importance of syringe service programs in local communities. The letter states in part, “The number of overdose...
Xylazine Update for North Carolina Clinicians
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health has updated the 2023 Xylazine Exposure Guidance and offers new insights with immediate implications for clinical practice and frontline public health. Xylazine was first introduced...
Advocate for All Communities During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to bring awareness to the challenges that minority communities face regarding mental and behavioral health. This observance is crucial for highlighting the unique struggles these communities encounter in...
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