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The number of U.S. health care providers certified to prescribe buprenorphine more than doubled in the past four years, and treatment advocates hope to see that trend continue.
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The committee decided to draft three action items to present to the county — education, treatment and follow-up. Mental health among children is of particular concern.
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A free at-home medication disposal program is looking to address opioid overdoses, which have spiked across the country since the coronavirus pandemic…
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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) held a summit Tuesday to discuss its high turn-over rates, heavy workloads, and low recruitment.
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A state licensing board continues to grapple with how best to address mental-health issues and substance abuse among medical students and physicians…
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Broward County is devoting just over $2 million to help fund mental health and substance abuse programs. The initiative is meant to help young people...
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The State Board of Education is poised to consider new rules next week, including a requirement that all public schools begin teaching students each year…
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By News Service of FloridaA 36-year old Jacksonville Beach man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit money laundering for his role in a $57.3…
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Incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis bemoaned Medicaid costs while in Congress and while on the campaign trail, but he is being asked by some members of his…
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Ten years ago, before the financial crisis hit the state, there were 579 publicly funded beds for substance abuse treatment in Palm Beach County. Today...