opioid addiction – Bethel Advocate

Gov. Malloy and Congressional Delegation Announce Federal Award of Nearly $5 Million to Address Opioid Crisis

September 12, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 851

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation today announced that the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has […]

Rep. Carter Endorses Legislation to Improve Access to Substance Abuse Treatment

May 4, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 164

State Rep. Dan Carter has long fought for legislation that deters addiction and drug abuse. At a time when opioid addiction is perhaps at its […]

Sen. Murphy, Sandy Hook Families, Advocates, Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act

March 18, 2016 BETHELADVOCATE 971

The bill, along with the TREAT Act that Murphy co-sponsored to expand medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction (like buprenorphine or Suboxone), made major progress this week after the U.S. Senate […]