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Key Takeaways from the Virginia Association of Medication-Assisted Recovery Programs Conference Crossroads Treatment Centers had the privilege of participating in the Virginia Association of Medication-Assisted Recovery Programs conference, which was held from October 16th to 18th at the Hilton Double Tree in Charlottesville, VA. This year’s event brought together professionals,
Crossroads is excited to share a new development: the release of our newest white paper, Measurement-Based Care (MBC) for Patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). This comprehensive document outlines an innovative, evidence-based framework that has changed how we approach SUD treatment, offering hope and tangible benefits to patients and community partners
In July, our Crossroads Executive Leadership Team visited Philadelphia, and in September, they visited Pittsburgh. These visits were unified missions of fostering community care and connection in response to the growing substance use epidemic. These visits had two key purposes: collaborating with our community partners in the area and working
Every year, on August 31st, communities come together to observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). This global event serves as a solemn reminder of the impact of overdose, a crisis that affects millions of lives. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness, combating stigma and advocating for effective solutions to
Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day: A Critical Call to Action on August 21st The opioid crisis has escalated into one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time. In 2022 there were more than 109,000 overdose deaths, which translates to nearly 300 people dying per day. At the
The holiday season can be a happy time, but it can also be a source of stress and isolation. Many holiday traditions involve the use of alcohol. This can be a struggle for people who are in recovery. Holidays can also bring up memories of loved ones who have passed
What Is Xylazine? Xylazine is a powerful drug used for sedation, anesthesia, muscle relaxation and pain relief in animals, such as horses and cattle. It’s not an opioid. It’s a tranquilizer approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for veterinary use, but it is not for human use. Why Xylazine is Dangerous
If you are a Medicaid enrollee, then you should be familiar with the annual renewal, or annual eligibility determination, process. However, the federal government put annual renewals on pause in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That temporary stop has been lifted, and in April 2023 the redetermination process
Harm reduction is a proactive and practical approach to reducing the negative personal and public health consequences associated with “unpopular” behavior by improving policies, programs, inventions, and practices. When applied to substance use, harm reduction acknowledges that completely abstaining from drugs is not a realistic solution for everyone. Its primary
Living With a Mental Illness Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness such as depression or anxiety. Multiple national population surveys have found that about half of those who struggle with mental illness also suffer with a substance use disorder (SUD) and vice
If you’ve been paying attention to current events, odds are that you’ve heard about fentanyl and its impact on our skyrocketing rates of drug overdoses. (A useful medication when legally manufactured and dispensed under physician supervision, fentanyl can become extremely lethal when it’s in the wrong hands. Let’s take a
As part of our multi-part series examining stigma and its role in recovery, this blog tells about how the public is beginning to embrace abstinence over mind-altering substances and how the paradigm shift is inspiring some innovative business concepts. Now, more than ever, the world is finally making room at
