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Tuesday, July 28, 2-3:15 p.m. ET. The postpartum period can be especially challenging for mothers with opioid use disorder (OUD). Caring for an infant, sleep deprivation, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and disruptions in insurance coverage or treatment access can increase stress and elevate the risk of substance use recurrence.

The purpose of this paper is to provide a high-level road map for how Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) can work with criminal justice systems.

AAAP developed a letter in response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ request for Information (RFI).

SAMHSA recently signed a Dear Colleague letter with ACF and CMS on Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Through Pharmacist State Scope-of-Practice Flexibility.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Alcohol Use Disorder: Emerging Science and Clinical Innovation with Dr. Adam Scioli

As part of the Great American Recovery Initiative, the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is requesting input on research, programs, policies and strategies to improve substance use and mental illness prevention, treatment and recovery efforts. Comments Due: Sunday, July 5, 2026.