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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new Statewide Peer Warmline on Feb. 20, 2024. The new Peer Warmline will work in tandem with the North Carolina 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by giving callers the option to speak with a Peer Support Specialist.
Published: Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 @ 1:29 am
By: ENC NOW
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Raleigh, NC – Today, North Carolina Speaker Tim Moore announced appointments to the House Select Committee on Substance Abuse, including Committee Chair Rep. Stephen Ross and Vice Chair Rep. Erin Paré.
Published: Friday, February 16th, 2024 @ 12:30 pm
By: ENC NOW
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced historic Medicaid reimbursement rate increases will soon be implemented for most mental health, substance use, intellectual and developmental disabilities and traumatic brain injury services in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 @ 8:34 pm
By: ENC NOW
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NCDHHS Receives $14.8 Million Grant to Strengthen Behavioral Health System for Children and FamiliesThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has received a four-year grant totaling $14.8 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to support the mental health of children and families in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2023 @ 9:41 am
By: ENC NOW
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September marks National Recovery Month, an opportunity to celebrate any changes towards wellness and a healthier, happier life. It specifically highlights people in recovery from substance use and mental health conditions
Published: Thursday, October 5th, 2023 @ 7:48 am
By: ENC NOW
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Join the conversation as state Senator Jim Burgin (R – Harnett) and Locke senior legal fellow Jon Guze highlight the numerous personal and policy challenges those battling severe mental illness confront in their quest for health.
Published: Friday, September 15th, 2023 @ 4:58 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Brandi Keehnle is living her life. The human services technology student traded her role as a stay-at-home grandmother for a college student after seeing a great deal of need for counseling and support for people with substance use issues.
Published: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 @ 1:50 pm
By: Attila Nemecz
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The nation was rocked to its core this week after a substance later determined to be cocaine was found in the West Wing of the White House.
Published: Saturday, September 9th, 2023 @ 1:39 pm
By: Babylon Bee
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will host a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss substance use, overdose prevention and how we can support teens and young adults in North Carolina.
Published: Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 @ 2:04 am
By: ENC NOW
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A white powdery substance that was discovered in the West Wing of the White House on Sunday night has been confirmed to be cocaine, according to officials.
Published: Monday, July 17th, 2023 @ 10:58 am
By: Daily Wire
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Gov. Roy Cooper unveiled his plan Wednesday that will put $1 billion into addressing North Carolina’s mental health and substance use crisis.
Published: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 @ 12:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Vinyl chloride, the chemical released from the site of the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, breaks down during combustion into phosgene, a substance used as a chemical weapon in World War I, according to multiple fact sheets from federal agencies.
Published: Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 @ 2:53 am
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has awarded more than $3.2 million to nine colleges and universities across the state to increase access to recovery services and supports on campuses for students with substance use disorders.
Published: Thursday, January 19th, 2023 @ 11:20 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Eight organizations across the state will now be able to increase their recovery services, supports and accessibility for individuals with substance use disorders.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2022 @ 9:47 pm
By: ENC NOW
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed September as National Recovery Month to emphasize the importance of substance use disorder treatment and prevention and show support for the people across the state who struggle with addiction.
Published: Friday, September 9th, 2022 @ 11:01 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Puberty blockers, known as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) substances, received a warning from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials earlier this month, saying the drug could cause brain swelling, loss of vision, and serious risks for children injecting the hormone.
Published: Sunday, August 7th, 2022 @ 8:05 am
By: Daily Wire
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services released two funding opportunities to award a total of $6,000,000 for tuition scholarships to improve behavioral health outcomes and substance use disorder treatment across the state.
Published: Saturday, June 11th, 2022 @ 3:30 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Actor Ben Affleck seemed to blame his marriage to actress Jennifer Garner for his substance abuse during a recent interview with host Howard Stern.
Published: Sunday, May 15th, 2022 @ 12:27 pm
By: Daily Wire
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In order to better reach those with substance use disorders, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is awarding $4.4 million in funding for 15 mobile units to provide screening, assessment, treatment, primary care and recovery support services.
Published: Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021 @ 9:40 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today released a funding opportunity to award a total of $4 million to up to 10 organizations to increase access to high-quality substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Published: Tuesday, December 21st, 2021 @ 9:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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A bill introduced by House Majority Leader John Bell, R-Wayne, is meant to help improve crisis intervention and services for veterans suffering from mental health and substance abuse issues.
Published: Saturday, March 27th, 2021 @ 8:28 am
By: Carolina Journal
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So many families are dealing with it. Someone close to you is troubled to the point that you’re worried about their future.
Published: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 @ 4:11 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services has been awarded the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s 988 State Planning Grant through Vibrant Emotional Health
Published: Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 @ 12:31 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced a second phase of Fiscal Year 2020 grants for the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program of approximately $24 million.
Published: Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 @ 12:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $35 million State Opioid Response (SOR) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Published: Thursday, September 17th, 2020 @ 2:59 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released its 2020 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) report
Published: Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 @ 3:39 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has been awarded a $2 million grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support the state’s behavioral health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020 @ 1:53 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced an additional round of 42 new grants for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, bringing the total number of total grants awarded with Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 funds to 719.
Published: Saturday, December 28th, 2019 @ 8:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) announced an initial round of 150 new grants for its Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.
Published: Thursday, October 31st, 2019 @ 4:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll released the following statement after the Trump Administration unveiled FindTreatment.gov, a substance abuse treatment locator.
Published: Thursday, October 31st, 2019 @ 4:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
Published: Saturday, September 28th, 2019 @ 3:58 pm
By: ECU News Services
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At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
Published: Thursday, September 12th, 2019 @ 4:09 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Lawmakers Looking to Ease Adoption Rules for Children Whose Parents Are Dealing With Substance AbuseSome N.C. lawmakers are thinking about ways to deal with foster children whose birth parents are struggling with substance abuse.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 1:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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According to a report released today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) programs continue to yield consistently reduced youth substances use rates.
Published: Saturday, June 29th, 2019 @ 1:32 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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To help those struggling with substance use disorders and enhance public health prevention efforts, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is focusing efforts to reach patients at risk for hepatitis A in the state-operated Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Centers.
Published: Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 @ 9:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) released the Administration's school resource guide for teachers, administrators and staff to help educate and protect students from substance abuse.
Published: Wednesday, March 27th, 2019 @ 4:27 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is partnering with the Mountain Area Health Education Center to increase the number of doctors who graduate from North Carolina residency programs with the training necessary to provide medication-assisted treatment for patients
Published: Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019 @ 5:12 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Twenty-two local health departments in North Carolina will receive a share of $1.8 million to implement high-impact, community-level strategies to address the opioid crisis based on the NC Opioid Action Plan
Published: Thursday, November 1st, 2018 @ 10:11 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, I have signed into law H.R. 6, the "Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act," also known as the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act" (the "Act").
Published: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 @ 3:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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North Carolina will receive $27 million over the next year to fight the state's opioid epidemic by getting people off opioids and preventing others from misusing them, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Sunday, October 21st, 2018 @ 11:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has started accepting applications for Drug-Free Communities Support Program grants, for Fiscal Year 2018
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2018 @ 1:43 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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