Substance Abuse Treatment Must Continue Through the Coronavirus Outbreak
With coronavirus and related shutdowns dominating the headlines over the past few weeks, it can be difficult to see past that and remember that many of the societal crises that were top of mind just a couple months ago, still exist. One of these is the extreme rise in opioid addiction and overdose that the […]
Destination Hope Coronavirus Update
With the continuing spread of Coronavirus / COVID-19, we understand the concerns you have about your loved one and their treatment. We also recognize the important need for continued addiction and mental health treatment. Delaying treatment for any reason can result in catastrophic circumstances.
Alcohol and Breast Cancer: Study Reveals New Link
Doctors have noted five medical conditions that are of great concern to women: heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression and autoimmune diseases. Scientific research has identified particular risk factors for each disease, which helps inform women about steps they can take to protect themselves. Among the major health concerns they’re facing, breast cancer may be […]
Parity 101
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act is well-known among those in the behavioral health field. However, for those who are not familiar with the act, it can be a multifaceted and confusing topic. Enacted in 2008, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act does not require a plan to offer mental health […]
Gun Control and Mental Health: Taking Aim at More Important Issues
Gun legislation is an active topic in nearly every state in America. Existing laws are being challenged or expanded, and new laws are being proposed that would either restrict or increase the rights of gun owners. Both anti-gun and pro-gun activists are feverishly presenting their arguments, while the various lobbyists plead their cases in the […]
Obama’s Plan for Opioid Abuse
The Obama administration has made some aggressive moves in the war on opioid abuse, with a series of steps that will increase people’s access to drug addiction treatment and improve the training of physicians who prescribe opioid painkillers. Will these actions benefit people suffering from addiction and help the United States win the war on […]
President Obama to Speak at 2016 Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit
The original version of this article was published at http://www.drugrehabfl.net/president-obama-to-speak-at-drug-abuse-summit-2016/ From March 28 through March 31, 2016, Destination Hope will be at the 2016 National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in downtown Atlanta at the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel. Federal, state and local professionals will gather to discuss drug abuse and misuse, as well as […]
President Obama to Speak at Drug Abuse Summit 2016
ATLANTA – Destination Hope will be exhibiting at the 2016 National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, which runs from March 28 through March 31 at The Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel in downtown Atlanta. The Summit is the largest national collaboration of federal, state and local professionals seeking to address prescription drug abuse, misuse and […]
Important Mental Health Reform Passes in Florida
Progress in System Reform In 2015 there were more bills filed in Florida on mental health initiatives than in the seven prior years combined. After disappointing attempts to pass improved mental health legislation, reinvigorated efforts have yielded encouraging results in early 2016. On February 18, the Florida legislature unanimously passed two important bills dealing with […]
Florida Regulators Approve Aetna’s Merger with Humana
Aetna and Humana, two of the nation’s largest for-profit health insurers, have been seeking governmental permission for their $37 billion nationwide merger. On February 15, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation approved the deal. This completes 10 of 20 state approvals required for the largest deal ever in the U.S. insurance industry. Even with this […]