substance use disorder

Los Angeles County transitioned to California’s Behavioral Health Services Act, a voter-approved overhaul replacing the Mental Health Services Act. The change, approved as Proposition 1 in March 2024, restructures mental health funding and expands substance use disorder treatment.

Medicaid funding cuts threaten Recovering Hope Treatment Center in Mora, Minnesota, a facility where women with substance use disorder live with their infants and young children. The center, which relies on Medicaid, faces potential closure after failing a state revalidation process amid federal scrutiny over fraud scandals linked to President Donald Trump’s second term.

Tickets are available for a MinnPost Social event discussing Minnesota's addiction care future, focusing on innovative treatments and concerns over Medicaid cuts. The event features reporter Andy Steiner and Roots Wellness Center founder Katy Armendariz, with non-alcoholic refreshments and a $10 ticket price for non-members.

Member pre-sale tickets are available for a MinnPost Social event on June 22 discussing Minnesota's future of addiction care, featuring Andy Steiner and Katy Armendariz. The event addresses concerns about Medicaid cuts threatening access to treatment for substance use disorder.

A proposed Michigan bill aims to create a prison diversion program for drug-related offenses to reduce re-arrest cycles. Supporters argue the program addresses root causes like substance use disorder and mental health challenges while maintaining law enforcement involvement and public safety.