Policy/Advocacy

Los Angeles County Leaders Interested in Broad Drug Policy Reforms
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is interested in pursuing drug policy changes for the jurisdiction with the nation's largest jail population.
Oregon Voters Likely to Consider Using Marijuana Revenues for Treatment
Supporters of an Oregon ballot initiative to expand the availability of substance use treatment and recovery support services say they already have collected enough signatures to qualify the proposal for November.
Program Known for Job Assistance Seeks Inroads in Housing Support
Massachusetts' longstanding Access to Recovery program will be using state funds to provide critical housing support to recovering individuals transitioning to life in the community.
Addiction Research Institutes Face Prospect for Cuts in 2021 Budget
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) is slated for a particularly steep cut in the Trump administration's 2021 budget proposal.
Report: Bipartisan Support Shown for Funding Expansion of Access to Treatment
As National Council continues its push to secure funding for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic demonstration program, it has released data that shows voters on both sides of the aisle support an increase in federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment services.
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for Behavioral Healthcare president and CEO Mark Covall, new leader Shawn Coughlin is focused on managed care, outdated Medicare conditions of participation, workforce needs and more in 2020.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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