SAMHSA Document on Confidentiality Regulations Raises Further Questions
With national health reform moving the field toward coordination of all aspects of an individual's medical care, longstanding federal requirements that govern information about clients in addiction treatment have come under scrutiny over their potential effect on integrated care.

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Feds Release Final Rules on Electronic Health Records
Although the expanded use of electronic health records has become a bone of contention in the addiction community, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pressing forward with regulations (and incentives) to promote wider adoption of electronic health records across the healthcare system.

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Part 2: The Role of Medication in Substance Use Treatment
Part 2 of this free online course for addiction treatment counselors focuses on the primary roles of medication in addiction treatment, examining in detail medications that are used in the detoxification, maintenance, and stabilization of substance use disorders. Designated for 1.0 CEUs.

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Join ACTION Campaign II
The ACTION Campaign II is an 18-month NIATx initiative focused on helping behavioral healthcare organizations reduce costs, improve services, and increase revenue. Over 1000 treatment providers from across the nation are participating. Read their success stories and find out how you can join the ACTION.

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School-Based Interventions Can Reduce Teen Substance Use
New research from the United Kingdom shows that personality-based interventions -- delivered by mental-health specialists or teachers given brief training -- can substantially reduce drug and alcohol use in teens.

  

  

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