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Who is at Risk for Opioid Overdose?

Whether dependent on their pain medicine, or on an illegal drug like heroin, know the conditions that put people at greater risk for accidental opioid...

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Preventing Opioid Overdose

Opioid overdose can be prevented through education.Hear the stories of opioid overdose survivors and learn the risks.

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What are Opioids?

Opioids are class of medication used to treatment many different types of pain. Understand the types of opioids and how they affect people and the ris...

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How to File a Parity Appeal

Consumers have rights to equal coverage for mental health and addiction treatment services under the Federal Parity Law. By filing an appeal, patients...

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Understanding Mental Health Parity

Those with mental health and substance use disorders need and deserve access to quality, affordable treatment. Parity makes that possible by holding i...

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Recommendations of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis

This report outlines Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy's recommendations to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid...

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Payment Reform and Opportunities for Behavioral Health: Alternative Payment Model Examples

This white paper outlines payment reform policy recommendations to improve quality and reduce the cost of U.S. health care.

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New Technologies for Improving Behavioral Health

A National Call for Accelerating the Use of New Methods for Assessing and Treating Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

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Navigating The New Frontier of Mental Health and Addiction: A Guide for the 115th Congress

To help bring about meaningful change for the millions of Americans living with a mental health condition or addiction

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