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Overdose deaths fell nearly 21% in 2025
The latest estimates on overdose deaths released yesterday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that as of August 2025, deaths fell approximately 21% from the same period in 2024. Overdose deaths were reported to have fallen in 45 states.
Data shows sharp increase in alcohol-related ED visits since early 2000s
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found a drastic increase in alcohol-related emergency department visits from 2003-2004 to 2021-2022.
President signs SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill into law
President Trump Dec. 1 signed the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483) into law. The legislation reauthorizes key prevention, treatment and recovery programs for patients with substance use disorder. It also includes programs to support the behavioral health workforce.
Study examines increase in states banning prior authorization in private health plans for OUD medications
A Health Affairs study published Nov. 3 examined an increase in states banning prior authorizations in private insurance plans for opioid use disorder medications.
AHA blog: Reducing Barriers to Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Mary Thompson — a member of AHA’s Committee on Behavioral Health and president of Trillium Place, a mental health and addiction recovery organization affiliated with Carle Health — explains how the Illinois-based organization works to integrate physical and behavioral health services to improve access to care among historically underrepresented communities and eliminate health disparities.
Supporting Patients and Caregivers Facing Substance Use Disorders
SUD is a medical condition marked by a compulsive use of a substance despite harmful consequences.
HHS awards $1.5 billion in opioid response grants to states, tribal communities
HHS awards $1.5 billion in opioid response grants to states, tribal communities
Senate passes SUPPORT Act reauthorization bill, moves to president for signing into law
The Senate Sept. 18 passed the AHA-supported SUPPORT Act (H.R. 2483) by a voice vote, advancing the bill to President Trump to sign into law.
FDA issues guidance to expand non-opioid treatments for chronic pain
The Food and Drug Administration Sept. 10 released draft guidance on non-opioid treatments for treating chronic pain and reducing prescription opioid misuse.
Study finds less than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with OUD receive standard care
A Health Affairs study published Sept. 2 found that less than 40% of Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder received standard care in alignment with quality measures.