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Every day and in communities across the country, we are fighting to connect more people to the mental health and substance use treatment they deserve. Follow our work in the news; learn more about our virtual and in-person events; and visit our blog to gain insight into the state of the field, new treatment trends and opportunities for organizational excellence.
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Prevention Isn’t What It Used to Be, and That’s ProgressMay 19, 2025
Substance use prevention has changed. Gone are the days of simplistic “Just Say No” campaigns and school assemblies that failed to address real-world challenges. Prevention today is more dynamic, personal and grounded in science, identity and lived experience. It is about equipping youth, not just warning them. Prevention now celebrates…
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Beyond the Diagnosis: Understanding and Supporting Mothers With Substance Use DisordersMay 15, 2025
The journey to recovery for pregnant and postpartum women experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs) is often complicated by stigma, fear and fragmented care systems. Many expectant mothers delay or avoid critical prenatal care and treatment due to negative experiences with health care providers in the past and the pervasive fear…
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