Behavioral Health

  • Read more: The Opioid Crisis Requires Evidence-Based Solutions, Part II: How the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction Ignored Promising Medical Treatments
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    The Opioid Crisis Requires Evidence-Based Solutions, Part II: How the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction Ignored Promising Medical Treatments

    By Mason Marks Last year more than 64,000 Americans died of drug overdose, which is “now the leading cause of death” in people under 50. Opioids kill an estimated 91 Americans each day and are responsible for most drug-related deaths in the US. This public health crisis requires solutions that are supported by science and…

  • Read more: The Opioid Crisis Requires Evidence-Based Solutions, Part I: How the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction Misinterpreted Scientific Studies
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    The Opioid Crisis Requires Evidence-Based Solutions, Part I: How the President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction Misinterpreted Scientific Studies

    By Mason Marks The opioid crisis kills at least 91 Americans each day and has far-reaching social and economic consequences for us all. As lawmakers explore solutions to the problem, they should ensure that new regulations are based on scientific evidence and reason rather than emotion or political ideology. Though emotions should motivate the creation…

  • Read more: Limited Seats Still Available, Register Now! 12/12: Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review
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    Limited Seats Still Available, Register Now! 12/12: Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review

    Health Law Year in P/Review December 12, 2017 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wasserstein Hall, Milstein East AB Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA Register for this event The Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review symposium will feature leading experts discussing major developments during 2017 and what to watch out for in 2018. The…

  • Read more: REGISTER NOW (12/12)! Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review
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    REGISTER NOW (12/12)! Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review

    Health Law Year in P/Review December 12, 2017 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wasserstein Hall, Milstein East AB Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA Register for this event The Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review symposium will feature leading experts discussing major developments during 2017 and what to watch out for in 2018. The…

  • Read more: REGISTER NOW (12/12)! Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review
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    REGISTER NOW (12/12)! Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review

    Health Law Year in P/Review December 12, 2017 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wasserstein Hall, Milstein East AB Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA Register for this event The Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review symposium will feature leading experts discussing major developments during 2017 and what to watch out for in 2018. The…

  • Read more: REGISTER NOW (12/12)! Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review
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    REGISTER NOW (12/12)! Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review

    Health Law Year in P/Review December 12, 2017 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Wasserstein Hall, Milstein East AB Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA Register for this event The Sixth Annual Health Law Year in P/Review symposium will feature leading experts discussing major developments during 2017 and what to watch out for in 2018. The…

  • Read more: Recovery Navigators: How an Overlooked ACA Program Could Be a Tool in Addressing the Opioid Crisis
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    Recovery Navigators: How an Overlooked ACA Program Could Be a Tool in Addressing the Opioid Crisis

    By Matthew J.B. Lawrence Research indicates that one of many challenges in addressing the opioid epidemic is getting people who are theoretically eligible for government-funded drug abuse treatment through CHIP or Medicaid to actually make use of those programs when their sickness or circumstances give them a window of opportunity to try to get help. The…