 Through the efforts of the Indiana Recovery Alliance (IRA) and the Monroe County Health Department, thousands of naloxone kits have been distributed in Monroe County, as well as the surrounding areas. Both organizations work to get naloxone into the hands of people who struggle with opioid use disorder and their families, as well as organizations such as the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, the Monroe County probation department, and the IU Health Bloomington Hospital emergency room. To find naloxone near you, visit optin.in.gov. To read more about ISDH’S naloxone distribution efforts, click here.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recently published a report summarizing 2018 Medicaid coverage of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol and opioid-use disorder as well as naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal medication. The report found that all state Medicaids reimburse a variety of MAT and naloxone. However, even if state Medicaid agencies reimburse for specific medications, they may impose certain constraints, or benefit design limits, on obtaining the medication. Additionally, as part of the MAT authorization process, several states require evidence that the patient was being referred or was concurrently receiving psychosocial treatment with their medications. To read the full report, click here.
 This year the National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) will be Jan. 22-27. Every year the NDAFW brings teens and scientific experts together to discuss the scientific facts about drugs, as well as their potential health effects on teen bodies and brains. Events are held throughout the country, with registrants receiving free science-based materials designed for young people. As in previous years, part of the week’s activities includes scientists and science writers answering questions from teens around the country during a live web chat called National Drugs and Alcohol Chat Day. You can host an event in your community by following the online guide here. The guide includes information to successfully plan, promote and host a community outreach project for NDAFW.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for the 2019 Capacity Building Opportunity, an intensive technical assistance opportunity for peer-run organizations, recovery community organizations, family-run organizations, and youth- and young adult-run organizations. The 2019 BRSS TACS Capacity Building Opportunity will offer sustained, individualized consultation, training, and peer-to-peer support for up to 25 peer-run, recovery community, family-run, or youth and young adult-run organizations. The organizations should be in one of the five designated focus areas: partnering with state systems to advance recovery, developing an integrated workforce, building infrastructure and organizational capacity, sustaining access to treatment and recovery in educational settings, and supporting reintegration. Applications are due by 8 p.m. EST on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019.
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