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Beyond the Dashboard: Turning Overdose Data Into Action
By Jamelia R. Hand MHS CADC CODP I On August 31, 2026, CDC launched the new Overdose Prevention Data Channel, bringing fatal and nonfatal overdose data, prevention strategies, and federal resources into one centralized platform. The channel combines information from three major CDC surveillance systems: NVSS, SUDORS, and DOSE. The timing matters. CDC’s latest provisional estimate predicts 67,798 overdose deaths for the 12 months ending March 2026, a 12.3% decline from the pri
Engagement and Retention in OUD Treatment: Why the Real Work Happens Between Appointments
By Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP I Marcus walked into treatment determined to get his life back. After an overdose and a terrifying wake-up call, he started buprenorphine and felt stable for the first time in years. His first few months were strong. But then the real world showed up: unpredictable work hours, childcare challenges, missed rides, and eventually a missed appointment that snowballed into two. No one followed up. No one closed the loop. Marcus drifted out of care qui
Federal government shutdown ends…
What are the potential implications for SUD and MH providers? So, Let’s Start with What Happend? Congress approved a short-term funding package to reopen the federal government after a record 43-day shutdown. The Senate moved first, followed by a narrow House vote. The President signed the bill, restoring agency operations and pay for federal employees. Reporting indicates House passage was 222–209 and that agencies are now directing staff to report and resume normal function
The Hidden Barrier to ED-Initiated Buprenorphine: It’s Not Protocol, It’s Culture
By Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP I Let’s imagine a patient named Maria arrives at the local ED in severe opioid withdrawal. She’s trembling,...
Bridging the Gap: Strategies for Digital Health Adoption in Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment
By Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP I When I met Gina, a lead counselor at a busy outpatient clinic in Indiana, I was immediately struck by her...
From Conversation to Community: Advocacy in Action for Mental Health and SUD Treatment Providers
By Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP I Dr. F was ready. She had hung up her credentials, the proper business licenses, the electronic health...
Getting It Right: Why Accurate Diagnosis and Tailored Treatment Plans Matter in Opioid Care
By Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP I Early in my career, I had the privilege of working with a gentleman who changed the way I view diagnosis...
What Makes a Good Doctor for Patients in Outpatient Opioid Use Disorder Treatment?
By Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP Maria sat in the cold, sterile waiting room, her hands trembling slightly. She trembled not from...
The Role of Counselors in Office Based Opioid Treatment: Why We Need Them
By: Jamelia Hand MHS CADC CODP I met my dear friend Keitha Bevly 25 years ago, and from the moment we connected, I knew she was special....
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