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What is Casey’s Law?

Drug addiction and alcohol abuse has become a growing epidemic and has contributed to an alarming increase in overdose-related deaths. Now more than ever, substance addiction treatment is needed to help individuals relinquish their dependence on harmful and mind-altering drugs. However, because of the nature of the addiction in which it can alter normal brain functions and impair the ability to make rational decisions, those who are addicted to drugs do not always want to get the help they desperately need.

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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Telehealth for Substance Use Disorders

Since the global pandemic, telehealth and telemedicine services have increased within the healthcare industry and especially when it comes to mental health services, behavioral health services and substance use disorders. Could this new approach to providing critical services become a standard when implementing options for substance addiction care?

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How is the Adderall shortage affecting the rise in mental health disorders?

Is there a medication shortage on Adderall? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first reported an Adderall shortage in September of 2019 where it was expected to last until May 2022. However, today, more than 60% of pharmacies nationwide are struggling to keep both generic and Adderall medications in stock, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association. Patients are coming to their local pharmacies with the intent to fulfill their prescriptions and are not able to.

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What is Vivitrol?

One of the most frequently asked questions by clients before entering a drug and alcohol rehab program is “are Vivitrol shots available”? So what is Vivitrol? What is it used for? Who is it recommended for? Vivitrol is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medication that contains the ingredient naltrexone and is used as a form of medication assisted treatment (MAT) for those with alcohol addiction or opioid addictions.

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What is Naloxone and how is it helpful for those with Opioid Use Disorders?

With the steady rise of substance overdose, especially opioid overdose, people are turning to more harm reduction strategies such as administering naloxone on a person that is suspected of overdosing from opioids. What is naloxone? Also known by the brand name Narcan, naloxone is an FDA approved emergency medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose

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