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New Legislative Efforts Tackle Substance Use: From Campuses to Workplaces and Treatment Programs
In the California State Capitol, the recent deadline for bill introductions has sparked a wave of legislative proposals, with nearly 2,000 bills set for consideration this session. Amidst this flurry, a series of impactful measures have emerged, each targeting different facets of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and its management—from student safety and workplace readiness to the support of treatment services. Here’s a closer look at these initiatives and the changes they propose.
Why Isn’t California Taking Advantage of a New Overdose Reversal Treatment that Could Save Lives? (SF Chronicle)
CAADPE has successfully placed an important Op-Ed in today’s San Francisco Chronicle. Our piece, titled “A New Overdose Reversal Treatment Could Save Lives.” This piece delves into vital developments in overdose reversal treatments and the critical need for California to embrace these life-saving measures.
Vote Card: 2022-23 Legislative Session
See how each California Senator and Assemblymember voted on key policy bills that mirror the values of CAADPE members.
SB 641 Bill to Prevent Opioid Deaths Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 641 by Senator Richard Roth (D-Riverside), which would have helped ensure that those who administer overdose reversal medications have the best chance at saving lives. Learn more in the Press Release from CAADPE and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Act Now for a Safer California: Help Urge Governor Newsom to Sign SB 641
Law enforcement officials, behavioral health advocates, families affected by overdoses, and addiction medicine professionals in California are urging Governor Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 641 into law. See the Press Releaseand find how rich elected officials.
CAADPE In-Person Meeting: Fri., Sept. 29
The first of our in-person quarterly meetings will be held on Friday, September 29, at CRI-Help in North Hollywood. Get the details…
DHCS Issues Updated FAQs on Documentation Requirements
The Department has updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about documentation requirements for all Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS), Drug Medi-Cal (DMC), and Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System (DMC-ODS). Updates…
The Governor Agrees To Some Changes In His BH Modernization Proposal
In response to concerns from counties and advocates, Governor Newsom has made some concessions in his plan to reform the behavioral health care system and the Mental Health Services Act,…
Secured Residential Treatment Facility Bill Advances Despite Opposition
AB 1360, by Assemblyman Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento), authorizes the Counties of Sacramento and Yolo to offer secured residential treatment pilot programs for individuals suffering from substance use disorders who have…