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Providers and Advocates Urge Los Angeles Jails to End Deadly Cutbacks to Opioid Treatment
As overdose deaths surge, new policy leaves more than 800 people on a waitlist for lifesaving medication-assisted treatment as overdose deaths surge. The California Coalition of Alcohol and Drug Associations (CADA) is calling on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to immediately reverse a recent policy change that has sharply restricted access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for people with opioid use disorder in the County’s jails.
CAADPE Calls on Los Angeles Jails to Reverse Restrictions on Lifesaving Opioid Treatment in Jails
CAADPE strongly opposes Los Angeles County’s Jails recent decision to scale back access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder in its jails and urge county leaders to immediately reverse course.
AB 1267: Consolidated Licensing and Certification
The California Association of Alcohol and Drug Program Executives (CAADPE) is the sponsor for AB 1267, which addresses the current fragmented licensing structure for SUD treatment providers. The bill establishes a more efficient, consolidated license and certification process that allows providers to operate multiple facilities and programs under a single license and certification when they are located in the same geographic area.
California Youth & Behavioral Health Advocates: Anti-Trans Rhetoric Harms Youth Mental Health
Leading advocates for the behavioral health safety net and youth behavioral health released a joint statement of concern after Governor Gavin Newsom appeared to align himself with anti-transgender rhetoric in his podcast interview with an outspoken opponent of LGBTQ+ rights and transgender affirming care.
CAADPE Publishes 2025 Policy Platform
This Policy Platform outlines CAADPE’s core values, priorities, and actionable goals for 2025.
CAADPE Publishes 2023–24 Annual Report
As we reflect on the 2023-2024 year, we are proud to share the progress we’ve made in advancing substance use disorder treatment and behavioral health services in California. Our Annual Report highlights the collaborative efforts that have shaped policies to protect the well-being of individuals and families statewide. Through our work with stakeholders and the dedication of our members, we have driven meaningful change to address the challenges of addiction and mental health, improving lives across our communities.