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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.

This study of Medicaid records from 29,193 women found that pregnant women who received OUD treatment, including medication, talk-based therapies, or both, had significantly better pregnancy outcomes than those who received no treatment.

SAMHSA has issued a new case study guide. This publication summarizes information about the postpartum period, presents an innovative program as a case study, and offers practical advice for care teams on comprehensive, collaborative perinatal care.

This paper introduces behavioral health, Medicaid, and public health agency leaders, administrators, managers, and policymakers to selected public child- and family-serving systems.

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory. This advisory is intended for healthcare providers, including pediatricians, adolescent medicine specialists, primary care providers, and geriatricians.