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Opioid epidemic in Nevada video series

Addressing Rx Drug Abuse in Nevada

Addressing prescription drug abuse and opioid addiction in Nevada’s safety net health centers: Understand the current availability of prescription drug abuse treatment at nevada’s community health centers (chcs), rural health and tribal clinics. Understand public resources available to support safe prescribing of opioids and overdose response. Provide practical tools that any chc or rural health

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Hands and money puzzle

Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis

For Immediate Release April 19, 2017 Contact: HHS Press Office 202-690-6343 media@hhs.gov Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis HHS will administer grants totaling $485 million to all 50 states. Secretary Price sends letter to governors: “Through a sustained focus on people, patients, and partnerships, I am confident that together we can

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Using Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment

Using Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment

Posted by Hattie Hayes, Feb 24, 2016 We currently have a nationwide crisis going on in the mental health field. With the opioid epidemic growing, there just aren’t enough counseling and addiction services to go around. In many areas of the country, there are shortages of mental health professionals and services for patients who need help. Patients who

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