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Is Psychedelic Therapy Legislation on the Horizon in Mississippi?

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Mississippi is no stranger to criticism or being the butt of jokes alleging its inability or refusal to adapt with the times. And, while some of these stereotypes have some support, Mississippi is quietly silencing some if...more

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NAAG Tells Congress to “Just Say Yes” to Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Act

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The National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 37 state and territory AGs to Democratic and Republican leadership in the U.S. House and Senate, urging them to pass the Youth...more

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Outlook for Action on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Initiatives

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Prompted by rising rates of overdose deaths, suicides and incidence of mental illness in at-risk populations, such as children, Congress has spent the better part of the year working in a bipartisan manner to develop and...more

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Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 6 2022

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There was a great deal of action under the Gold Dome on Tuesday, including the biennial “class” portrait in the House where they had their panoramic photo taken. Other notable news of the day included the Senate Republican...more

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Tennessee General Assembly Passes Highly-Anticipated CON Reform Bill

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On May 5, 2021, after several years of extensive debate and negotiations, including a 2020 legislative session ending in an impasse, the 112th Tennessee General Assembly passed a highly anticipated certificate of need (CON)...more

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California Governor Signs SB 855, Increasing Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders

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California Governor Gavin Newsom on September 25 signed Senate Bill 855, Health coverage: mental health or substance use disorders, into law. The law increases health and disability insurers’ coverage obligations for mental...more

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Florida: Changes to the State Patient Brokering Act

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This is an uncomfortable summer for health care providers in Florida!  The legal landscape changed dramatically over the 4th of July holiday. Buried in Florida’s HB 369 regarding substance abuse services was a dramatic...more

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Connecticut Legislature Modifies Statutes Relevant to Preventing and Treating Opioid Use Disorder

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On July 9, 2019, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law Public Act No. 19-191 “An Act Addressing Opioid Use” (PA 19-191). PA 19-191 makes various revisions to Connecticut’s opioid use prevention and treatment...more

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New Tennessee Law Targets Marketing and Referrals by Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Providers

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The growing concern over opioid abuse has prompted both the federal government and many states to address concerns over referrals for substance abuse treatment. Tennessee recently addressed the issue in House Bill No. 2068,...more

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What Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers Need to Know about California’s New Patient Brokering Law

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What the New Law Does and How Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities Are Impacted - Senate Bill 1228, also known as the Substance Use Disorder Patient Protection Act, was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and...more

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Connecticut Legislature Again Addresses Opioid Crisis

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On June 14, 2018, Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Public Act No. 18-166 “An Act Concerning the Prevention and Treatment of Opioid Dependency and Opioid Overdoses in the State” (PA 18-166)....more

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