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The Role of State Health Leaders in Addressing Substance Use Disorders Among Women, Infants, and Families

Ohio,

This report highlights six public health approaches for addressing the rising incidence of substance use disorder and neonatal abstinence syndrome and draws out the critical role that state health leaders play in each.

Cross-Agency Approaches to Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Treatment: National Recommendations

Ohio,

This report highlights recommendations for structuring and advancing cross-agency approaches to substance use disorder prevention and treatment.

State Legislative Activity Supports Federal Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Initiative

Blog,
STIs,
HIV,

Across the nation, public health agencies have mounted herculean efforts to stem the COVID-19 pandemic while addressing a pre-existing HIV epidemic and an opioid crisis that is serving as a source for many new HIV outbreaks. Tackling these ...

How States are Preparing for Opioid Settlement Funds

Blog,
Ohio,

The opioid crisis continues to claim the lives of thousands across the United States and has cost the economy billions in health care, mortality, and criminal justice costs. In 2018, it’s estimated that 67,367 people died of overdose, with ...

Utilizing Doula Care to Support Substance Use Disorder in the Postpartum Period

Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, improved health outcomes.