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By
Pattie Vargas

Here's to all the moms out there … those who have had the storybook Motherhood experience and those of us who have not, and the millions of us who fall anywhere on the continuum.

Buprenorphine Prescription Chart
By
Courtney Gallo Hunter, VP, State Policy

In order to increase access to treatment for those struggling, our report emphasizes the need to remove the buprenorphine waiver requirement.

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By
Dr. Thomas McLellan

Patient privacy is critical. But in order to effectively treat addiction, health care systems need to be able to safely share information.

COVID19
By
Shatterproof's ATLAS Team

The addiction treatment system is rapidly adapting to a changing world and Shatterproof is here to help.

NBC's Kate Snow and Shatterproof's Sam Arsenault doing a Skype interview

Our Vice President of National Treatment Quality Initiatives, Samantha Arsenault, talked to NBC’s Kate Snow about the increased risks people with addiction face during this pandemic.

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By
Matthew Stefanko

Distance is the new normal. That’s dangerous for people with addiction. But there are ways we can all help.

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By
Dr. Elizabeth Salisbury-Afshar

Virtual treatment and recovery programs work well for many patients, but there are obstacles that must be addressed.

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Excessive alcohol consumption is deadly and devastating, and its impact is often overlooked.

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By
Shannon Biello, MPH

COVID-19 is stressful, and it's changing our routines. Alcohol isn't your only option when it's time to unwind.

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Some help is on the way for communities dealing with addiction in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By
Samantha Arsenault, VP, National Treatment Quality Initiatives

Healthcare, economic, and social factors are coming together to create even more struggles for people with substance use disorders.

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Experts want us to change how we talk about COVID-19 containment. Here's why.

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These are anxious times. Here are some resources to help people affected by addiction.

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Federal guidelines recommend take-home medications and telehealth services.

Shatterproof.org
By
Gary Mendell

We're thinking of our community in these uncertain times. While our staff is taking precautions, our critical work continues.

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