Policy/Advocacy

Brandeis University Launches Site to Help Communities Formulate Opioid Crisis Response
The Opioid Policy Research Collaborative, part of the Institute for Behavioral Health at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy Management, has launched a website to inform communities and local leaders on what other municipalities are doing to address the opioid crisis and help shape interventions of their own.
NIDA Seeks Input for 2021-25 Strategic Plan
As it crafts its next strategic guide, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has identified four topics to which it will devote special focus during the next five years, according to NIDA director Nora Volkow, MD.
AAC Teams Up with NFL Alumni on Anti-Stigma Campaign
American Addiction Centers has entered into a partnership with the NFL Alumni Association on a public awareness campaign to address stigma around addiction and mental health.
Center on Addiction Changes Name to Partnership to End Addiction
Following its merger with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids in 2019, the not-for-profit Center on Addiction has announced a name change, new branding and a refreshed website.
Recovery Access Coalition Launches to Advocate for Digital Therapeutics
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, a group of addiction and mental health advocacy organizations have formed a coalition to address barriers to accessing FDA-authorized digital therapeutics.
Auto Racing Initiative Seeks to Raise Awareness on Opioid Crisis
Racing for Lives will emphasize the urgency of getting opioid-affected individuals and families the help they need.
New NABH President/CEO Sets Aggressive Agenda
Taking the reins from retiring National Association for Behavioral Healthcare president and CEO Mark Covall, new leader Shawn Coughlin is focused on managed care, outdated Medicare conditions of participation, workforce needs and more in 2020.
NAMI Announces New CEO
Daniel H. Gillison Jr. will become the next CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, effective Jan. 21.
Grateful Herren Expresses Gratitude for Gift of Recovery
Basketball star-turned-recovery advocate Chris Herren chronicled his lowest moments battling addiction and explained how he’s now helping to share the gift of recovery with others.
Cameron Douglas to Deliver Keynote Address at NCAD East and West
Actor/author Cameron Douglas will deliver a keynote address on his recovery from addiction at both NCAD East in Baltimore and West in Anaheim in 2020.
Leadership Conference Calls for Access, Accountability and Action
Last week's International Leadership Exchange in Washington energized leaders in the field to address the challenges of improving access to care and service accountability, and to undertake actions to engage all groups in the leadership of services.
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