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Finding Opportunity in the Face of Rising Acuity

February 12, 2021

Zach Johnson

Three NAATP Members Innovate to Reduce Safety Events  

The End of the Beginning

February 3, 2021

Marvin Ventrell

Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Winston Churchill, November 10, 1942

Social Determinants of Mental Health and the Emerging Face of the Opioid Crisis

January 28, 2021

Donna Murray

When America Gets a Cold, The African American Community Gets Pneumonia"

Public Policy Advocacy in Your State: Interview with KC Gooding

January 15, 2021

Nikki Soda

A special feature of our 2019 conference program was a National Hill Day, which gave NAATP members and treatment professionals the opportunity to meet with Congressional leaders on Capitol Hill to establish constituent...

Improving Access to Healthcare for Minority Groups

December 17, 2020

Annie Lee

Disparities in healthcare for racial and ethnic minorities is costing many their lives, and we all have the responsibility to support health equity.

Creating the Association Blog

December 10, 2020

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“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”

The Impact of Covid-19 on Addiction Treatment

October 28, 2020

Peter Thomas

Covid-19 has had a profound impact on the health and well-being of the nation.  The devastation is, unfortunately, even greater for those living with addictions. Consider a couple data points.

Defending Unfair Recoupment Demands With The Volunteer Doctrine

October 26, 2020

Greg Heller

Times are hard, and the treatment community is not immune. Many treatment programs face declining revenue from insurers and health plans at the same time the programs are confronting the rising cost burdens of Covid-19...

Combatting the Stigma Surrounding Addiction

September 15, 2020

Annie Lee

For many people, the terms “addict” and “alcoholic” evoke strong negative feelings and images of people who have chosen drugs and alcohol over their families, their jobs, public safety, and their health. Developing...

Why Alcohol and Drug Treatment Are More Important Now Than Ever Before

June 7, 2020

Annie Lee

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused sudden and unprecedented challenges to health, work, finances, relationships, and emotional well-being for many people. These stressors combined with social isolation have contributed to...