National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws

NAMSDL is excited to become a Division of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions - the new national drug policy “Think and Do Tank’ formed to offer bold solutions to the addiction crisis facing America.

Join me at today’s Official Launch by Patrick J. Kennedy at the Clinton Global Initiative (4pm eastern) and read more about it here:

Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions Stopping drug initiation before it starts is the surest way out of the drug epidemic, but it should be based on evidence and common sense.

From no entry to reentry, treatment works!

Predatory treatment practices are among the headlines at NADCP, and NAMSDL is proud to lead the discussion. We’re here to help.

NAMSDL joins Rome Consensus 2.0 in bringing attention to International Overdose Day, August 31, 2021.
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ROME CONSENSUS 2.0 on International Overdose Awareness Day 2021 - Michele Worobiec, NAMSDL Rome Consensus 2.0 is a Humanitarian Drug Policy alliance, a call from professionals to governments to make urgent moves towards health and human rights base...

The National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL) and SAFE Project are proud to announce their partnership to co-produce the national resource, SAFE Takes. The blending of each organization’s policy expertise with NAMSDL’s research strengths will provide new insight and “takes” on where White House and National Governors Association priorities are progressing in state and local communities. These results will inform government, communities, non-profits, public and private sectors to understand gaps, challenges, and opportunities to positively impact the country’s addiction crisis.

National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws updated their address.

As NAMSDL joins the entire nation in marking this historic day, we recommit to the hard work that lies ahead to achieve liberty and justice for all.

“Let’s make Juneteenth a commemorative, not of the horrific institution our country embraced, but rather as a showcase of the strength in the American spirit to recognize wrong and set about making it right. In this same spirit America moves ahead today in leveling playing fields and achieivng ever greater equality. Let us celebrate all that Juneteenth teaches us about our country's greatness in our use of the heart to hear and to learn and to work together for all that is good and just.”
John Albuquerque

Shatterproof is making it easier for individuals to urge their states to develop a fair and transparent process for how these opioid settlement dollars will be spent. NAMSDL is here to ensure best practices inform state policies, legislation, and regulations. Let's all do our part to end this epidemic.

Shatterproof Take Action: https://takeaction.shatterproof.org/dF9ARS4?utm_source=Housefile&utm_medium=email&utm_name=opioid&utm_term=adv032621&referrer=adv032621

Tell Your State Officials: Spend Opioid Settlement Funds on Ending The Addiction Crisis funds cannot be misspent. Too many lives are on the line. Join me and to call for a transparent process for allocating these funds.

NAMSDL is proud to have its Model Universal Access to Naloxone Act included in the United States Government Accountability Office's March 2021 Report to Congressional Committee "DRUG MISUSE Most States Have Good Samaritan Laws and Research Indicates They May Have Positive Effects."

Model Naloxone Act: https://namsdl.org/wp-content/uploads/Model-Universal-Access-to-Naloxone-Act-3.pdf

Full Report Language: https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-21-248?utm_source=oenpager&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email_GSL_warm

Drug Misuse: Most States Have Good Samaritan Laws and Research Indicates They May Have Positive Effects Between 1999 and 2019, more than 800,000 people have died from drug overdoses in the United States. We found that in recent years, most states have...

NAMSDL congratulates the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on its bold priorities for this year. In support of this much needed work, NAMSDL continues to identify pressing issues, collaborate with experts, and provide effective solutions that ensure best practices are the center of state policy, legislation, regulations, and programming to address substance use disorders.

The Biden/Harris first year priorities are:
• Expanding access to evidence-based treatment;
• Advancing racial equity issues in our approach to drug policy;
• Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts;
• Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use;
• Reducing the supply of illicit substances;
• Advancing recovery-ready workplaces and expanding the addiction workforce; and
• Expanding access to recovery support services.

A copy of the full report is available here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BidenHarris-Statement-of-Drug-Policy-Priorities-April-1.pdf

Senator Tom Umberg introduces legislation to protect Californians from predatory substance abuse treatment practices | Orange County Breeze Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Orange County) introduced The California Ethical Treatment of Persons with Addiction Act, (Senate Bill 349) a

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VA Enables EHR Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Integration Veterans Health Administration providers will now benefit from the EHR integration of state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs).

The Youngest Victims of the Opioid Epidemic: Law Enforcement’s Role in the Response | Bureau of Justice Assistance Register to participate in this October 22 webinar from BJA's Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program.

DE Starts Prescription Drug Monitoring Program EHR Integration Delaware providers will now benefit from the EHR integration of the state’s prescription drug monitoring program.

What is a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, EHR Integration? Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are a game-changer for prescribers to help fight the opioid epidemic.

NJ's Substance Monitoring System Should Reduce Overdose Fatalities - NJ's Substance Monitoring System Should Reduce Overdose Fatalities

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Opioid Addiction Treatment Is More Widely Available, but Only for Adults Primary care providers have expanded access to buprenorphine for adults, but use of the opioid addiction treatment has decreased among the youngest patients, Columbia researchers have found.

Opioid Settlement Money to Go to Cities, Counties OKLAHOMA CITY – House Appropriations and Budget Chair Kevin Wallace, R-Wellston, today commented on the release of almost $23 million in opioid settlement funds that will go to municipalities and

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Missouri remains only state without a program to track opioid prescriptions GOP senators again block legislation to create a prescription drug monitoring program.

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SAMHSA Programs Take Aim at Mental Health, Opioid Epidemic In a presentation for the American Psychiatric Association, Elinore McCance-Katz says helpline calls have dramatically increased since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Missouri could be final state to track prescription opioids JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers on Thursday took a pivotal step toward becoming the final state to adopt a statewide prescription opioid tracking database, despite years of resistance to the idea by some Republicans. State senators voted 21-10 to pass a House bill to create a database....

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She wanted addiction treatment. She ended up in the relapse capital of America. Brianna Jaynes asked for help for her drug addiction. Then Florida’s rehab industry exploited her for profit.

Bill to help those with addictions get medication-assisted treatments moves to full House | NKyTribune A bill to help people with opioid and alcohol addictions to get prescription drugs to treat their substance-use disorders — the recognized standard of drug treatment — passed unanimously out of committee last week and now heads to the full House.

Prescription-Monitoring Bill Passes Committee Hurdle A bill that would create a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in Missouri survived a Senate hearing on Monday but still faces the final obstacle

NAMSDL Adds New Board Member

The National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL) is pleased to announce the election of Bob Trojan to its Board of Directors. Mr. Trojan was unanimously approved at NAMSDL’s February 6 Board Meeting.

Mr. Trojan is an international policy expert on diversion/deflection, disruptive tech and lending, thought leader and speaker. He informs advocacy efforts for the C4 Recovery Foundation and PTACC (Police Treatment and Community Collaborative). He is Founder and CEO of DC Insights and Token Insights, which specializes in global strategy, regulatory/legislative affairs, particularly addressing such issues as justice and health reform, data privacy/security and secured transactions. He is also a Senior Advisor for the Kozolchvk National Law Center and Mentor with several FinTech/RegTech accelerators.

From 2012-2017, Mr. Trojan was the CEO of the Commercial Finance Association (CFA), the global trade organization representing 250+ banks and finance companies in the asset-based lending, supply chain finance, trade finance and factoring business.

Mr. Trojan also serves as official Observer on three UN Working Groups, was appointed to advise the US Secretary of Commerce on its Trade Finance Advisory Council and engages regularly with the international community including the World Bank, among others.

Previously, Mr. Trojan held various senior positions at CIT, a global $65+ billion secured/asset-based lending, factoring and equipment leasing company, including chief of staff and senior operations advisor to the Vice Chairman. In addition, Mr. Trojan has worked closely with the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) on management and policy issues, and has been a Board member of the AFSA Education Foundation since 2006, promoting innovative financial literacy.

NAMSDL empowers states by identifying and creating the most comprehensive, integrative and effective model laws, policies and protocols in the areas of drug and alcohol prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery support, overdose abatement and criminal justice. Mr. Trojan brings a unique and invaluable combination of US and international perspectives to NAMSDL’s diverse board.

For additional information on NAMSDL, visits its website at www.namsdl.org.

Prescription-monitoring bill passes committee hurdle Missouri is the only state without a prescription drug monitoring program.

Senator Umberg Introduces Legislation To Reduce Opioid Pilfering And Abuse Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) will introduce Senate Bill 1084, the California Safe Dispensing Act.