Articles by NW Recovery Centers Editorial Team

News
North Carolina Expands Mobile Opioid Treatment to Reach Rural Communities
Three mobile medication-assisted treatment programs now operating across North Carolina, with six more expected to launch in coming months to address transportation barriers.
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Arizona Directs $10 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Rural Sheriff Reentry Programs
Attorney General Kris Mayes announces $10 million from Arizona's opioid settlement will support coordinated reentry services in five rural counties, helping individuals transition from incarceration to recovery.
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Boston Opioid Overdose Deaths Drop to Lowest Level in a Decade
Boston reports 120 opioid overdose deaths in 2025—a 56% decline from 2023 peak and the lowest number in 10 years, driven by expanded naloxone access and harm reduction strategies.
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Greene County, North Carolina Approves $60,448 in Opioid Settlement Funds for Addiction Treatment
Rural North Carolina county allocates opioid settlement dollars to medication-assisted treatment, recovery housing, and naloxone distribution for fiscal year 2026-27.
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Virginia Awards Record $35.2 Million in Opioid Settlement Grants to Combat Addiction Crisis
Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority announces largest-ever funding round supporting 150 projects across prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction initiatives statewide.
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HHS Announces Over $700 Million in New Funding to Address Mental Illness, Addiction, and Homelessness
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces $708 million in federal funding for addiction treatment, mental health services, and homelessness support, including the new STREETS program and CCBHC expansion.
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Montana Selected for Federal CCBHC Medicaid Program to Expand Addiction Treatment Access
Montana joins 10 states in the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program, bringing sustainable federal funding for comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment to rural communities.
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Guides
How to Verify Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
Learn how to verify your insurance benefits for addiction treatment before choosing a rehab center. Covers VOB, prior authorization, MHPAEA rights, and key questions to ask your insurer.
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Colorado Selected for Federal CCBHC Medicaid Program to Expand Addiction Treatment Access
Colorado joins 10 states in the CCBHC Medicaid Demonstration Program, bringing enhanced federal funding for comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment.
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