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News
Michigan Bill Would Use Opioid Settlement Funds for Psychedelic Clinical Trials
House Bill 6020 proposes $50 million from Michigan's Opioid Healing and Recovery Fund to research ibogaine and other psychedelics for treating addiction and PTSD.
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News
U.S. Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since 2019, But Western States Face Deadly Surge
CDC data shows overdose deaths dropped to under 70,000 in 2025 — the lowest since 2019. Alabama, New York, and Virginia see 25-30% declines, while Arizona and New Mexico experience alarming spikes.
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Editorial illustration of settlement funds flowing from courthouse toward community treatment programs across Illinois
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Illinois to Receive $148.8 Million from Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announces $148.8 million payout from $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma and Sackler family settlement to fund addiction treatment and recovery programs statewide.
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News
Michigan Launches First-in-Nation Opioid Settlement Tracker as Battle Creek Opens Recovery Housing
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel unveils a groundbreaking transparency dashboard for opioid settlement funds, while Battle Creek celebrates the grand opening of transitional housing partially funded by settlement dollars.
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State capitol buildings representing expanded healthcare access across ten states
News
HHS Adds 10 States to CCBHC Medicaid Program, Expanding Access to Addiction Treatment
Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and West Virginia join the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program, bringing comprehensive mental health and addiction services to millions.
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California state capitol with healthcare network connections representing expanded treatment access
News
California Invests $19.8 Million to Expand Residential Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles County
State grant awarded to Christ-Centered Ministries will add 50 new residential treatment beds through Project RESTORE, addressing critical capacity gaps in LA County.
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Maryland state capitol with transparency and data visualization imagery
News
Maryland Launches Public Dashboard to Track $747 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds
Maryland's new interactive dashboard lets residents track how opioid settlement dollars are being received, distributed, and spent across the state.
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Mobile healthcare unit providing opioid treatment services in rural Washington community
News
Washington State Launches Mobile Opioid Treatment Unit in Rural Kittitas County
Comprehensive Healthcare brings life-saving methadone and buprenorphine services to Ellensburg via new mobile unit, addressing a decade of rising overdose deaths in the region.
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Person organizing essentials into a bag, warm editorial illustration
Guides
What to Bring to Rehab: A Practical Packing Guide for Patients and Families
A comprehensive packing checklist for residential addiction treatment — what to bring, what to leave home, and how to prepare for your stay.
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