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Percent Change in Reported 12 Month-ending Count of Drug Overdose Deaths by Jurisdiction_ November 2022 to November 2023

Best Practices for Recovery Housing in Arizona By Samhsa

Recovery housing plays a critical role in supporting individuals with substance use disorders on their path to long-term recovery. In ...

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Evidence-Based OUD Treatment for Pregnant People in Arizona Advisory March 2024

Evidence-Based OUD Treatment for Pregnant People in Arizona – Advisory March 2024

In March 2024, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released an advisory on evidence-based, whole-person care for ...

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Medication-Assisted Alcohol Abuse Treatment in Arizona

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a significant public health issue affecting Arizonans, causing substantial health, social and economic costs. According ...

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Role of CBD in Arizona Addiction Treatment: Separating Hype from Evidence

As the popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) has surged in recent years, so too has interest in its potential therapeutic applications, ...

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U.S. map highlighting state-level excessive drinking rates; Arizona marked at 18.7% per 2022 CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data on binge and heavy drinking.

Restraining Alcohol Misuse in Arizona: The Importance of Community-Level Prevention Policies

Do you konw Arizona ranks second in the Nation for alcohol abuse treatment. Alcohol misuse has become a pressing public ...

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Healthcare provider and community members collaborating, representing the 2023 practice guide on engaging coalitions to reduce opioid overdose deaths.

How Community Assessments Can Strengthen Arizona’s Response to the Opioid Crisis

“Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Building community coalitions and conducting needs assessments should be done in consultation ...

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Group of people holding hands in unity under a blue sky, representing the 2023 ORCCA Practice Guide for opioid-overdose reduction.

Arizona’s MOUD Expansion – Evidence-Based Strategies for Opioid Recovery | Nirvana Recovery

The Critical Role of MOUD in Addressing the Opioid Crisis The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved three ...

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The Fight Against Fentanyl How Arizonas Opioid Settlement Funds Will Help Save Lives

The Fight Against Fentanyl: How Arizona’s Opioid Settlement Funds Will Help Save Lives

Opioid addiction has slammed into communities across the U.S., and Arizona hasn’t been spared. According to the Arizona Department of ...

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A woman lying in bed holding a glass of alcohol, symbolizing the complex risks and effects of alcohol consumption in women, highlighting gender-specific health concerns.

Women and Alcohol: Risks, Benefits and Why We’re Different

While alcohol remains a bigger killer for men, a worrying trend is emerging. Over the past two decades, data from ...

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