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01/14/2026

"The federal agency that oversees mental health and addiction treatment on Tuesday made major cuts to programs across the behavioral health field."

SAMHSA canceled up to $1.9 billion in grants without staff consultation, accelerating the mental health agency's deterioration under President Trump.

01/13/2026

Maternal opioid use disorder continues to place significant strain on health systems, with rising rates of among pregnant individuals and growing financial and clinical impacts for both infants and mothers.

Discover the financial impact in our latest infographic 👇

Understand the scope, impact and role of digital toos to reduce costs and improve maternal health outcomes.

01/12/2026

New research suggests that patients who stay on medications to treat opioid use disorder for one year or longer see an increased probability of survival.

New research suggests that patients who stay on medications to treat opioid use disorder for one year or longer see an increased probability of survival.

01/08/2026

Native Americans face the highest rates of m**h addiction in the U.S. compared with any other demographic group.

“M**h has never left our communities."

M**h is a problem most everywhere, but particularly in Indian Country. On the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana, new buildings serve as symbols of a town trying to rebuild after being devastated by addiction.

01/07/2026

Last year we told FLACRA's story through our case study. This year, the results are even more impressive.

We checked back in and here’s what stood out:

• Nearly 4,000 more clients supported
• More than 4,600 additional referrals connected across agencies
• Successful outcomes now above 99% 🎯

That’s the power of smart digital coordination.

Download the refreshed case study to explore what changed 👇

FLACRA deployed eIntervention, an innovative closed-loop referral solution to connect individuals with critical services.

01/06/2026

"Members of Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012 — are drinking less alcohol than any generation in decades, part of a broader shift that is reshaping social life, public health and even the alcohol industry itself."

Fueled by Gen Z’s avoidance of alcohol, the number of Americans who say they drink is at a 90-year low. But is it coming at a cost?

01/01/2026

From all of us at , we wish you a healthy, prosperous and 💙

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, we want to recognize all our valued partnerships and say thank you. With your help, we continue to strengthen our communities one connection at a time 💙

12/30/2025

Across the nation, psychiatric hospitals are short-staffed and consistently turn away patients or leave them waiting with few or no treatment options.

There has been a steep rise in the share of people with severe mental illnesses being sent to state psychiatric hospitals on court orders after being accused of serious crimes. The shift has all but halted patients’ ability to get care before they have a catastrophic crisis.

12/29/2025

"Findings suggest that expanded alcohol-related treatment and prevention efforts are needed to improve patient outcomes and reduce health care spending from alcohol-related hospitalizations."
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This cross-sectional study examines US trends in the rate and outcomes of alcohol-related hospitalization from 2016 to 2022 using data from the National Inpatient Sample.

12/26/2025

Isolation and substance use disorder (SUD) are related, often creating a cycle in which each condition reinforces the other.

The vicious cycle of loneliness and substance use can be broken using tools and techniques that help people rebuild connection to community.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the family, to yours 💙