by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 17, 2026 | Breaking News
A newly published national study is raising concerns about how adolescents perceive the dangers of fentanyl. Researchers found that many middle and high school students significantly underestimate the risks associated with fentanyl use, despite the drug’s role...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 11, 2026 | Breaking News
The New York State Association of CASAC Professionals has submitted formal public comments to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports regarding proposed amendments to 14 NYCRR Parts 800 and 836. The proposed changes were published in the July 1,...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 11, 2026 | Breaking News
News Brief: New Synthetic Opioid Identified in Upstate New York Raises Serious Safety Concerns The New York State Department of Health has issued a Public Health Alert after identifying N-propionitrile brorphine, a newly emerging synthetic opioid, in the illicit drug...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jul 8, 2026 | Breaking News, Substance Use Counseling
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced more than $281 million in funding opportunities through 15 grant programs designed to strengthen behavioral health services across the United States. The announcement, released on...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jun 25, 2026 | Breaking News, Professional Development
For years, many people have believed that moderate alcohol consumption carries little or no health risk. A newly published study is challenging that assumption, suggesting that even relatively low levels of alcohol use may contribute to an increased risk of...
by wpx_NYSJM | Jun 25, 2026 | Breaking News
A significant federal policy change is now officially in effect that could improve access to medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) across the United States. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized regulations that permanently eliminate the...
