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Illinois Recognizes Gambling Addiction as Disorder, Expanding Treatment Access Under New Law

Governor JB Pritzker signs Senate Bill 2749, codifying gambling addiction under Illinois' Substance Use Disorder Act and expanding state-funded treatment options for compulsive gamblers.

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SAMHSA Awards $73.2 Million for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Programs

HHS announces $73.2 million in SAMHSA grants to expand mental health treatment access and strengthen suicide prevention efforts nationwide.

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HHS Secures National Pledge from Insurers and Providers to Improve Addiction and Mental Health Care

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces voluntary pledge from major insurers, medical societies, and healthcare providers to advance evidence-based behavioral health care nationwide.

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New York Invests Nearly $6 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Youth Recovery Services

Governor Hochul awards opioid settlement funding to 12 Recovery Community and Outreach Centers across New York State, expanding youth-focused addiction services for ages 12-17.

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SAMHSA Report: 22 Million Americans in Addiction Recovery, Yet Treatment Gap Persists

New federal survey reveals over 22 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from substance use disorders, but only 16% of those who need treatment actually receive it.

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Maryland to Receive $13 Million from Seven Opioid Manufacturers in Latest Settlement

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces $13 million settlement with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus, adding to the state's $747 million opioid abatement fund.

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Michigan Governor Signs Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Opioid Crisis Response

Governor Whitmer signs legislation to streamline pharmacy response to federal scheduling changes and protect opioid settlement funds for treatment and prevention.

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Minnesota's 988 Lifeline Marks Four Years of Growth, Answering Over 370,000 Crisis Contacts

988 Minnesota Lifeline centers have seen year-over-year increases in calls, texts, and chats since launching in July 2022, providing 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis support.

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Wisconsin Invests $31 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Treatment and Prevention

Wisconsin DHS announces two-year plan to invest opioid settlement funds in residential treatment, tribal nation support, naloxone distribution, and prevention programs.

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