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Our battle against the opioid epidemic shouldn’t just be in the suburbs, among the wealthy, recovery expert says
NJ.com, 4/27/2019 By Robert J. Budsock As the opioid overdose crisis continues to intensify and progress, it is imperative to recognize that while the crisis remains a problem for all populations and communities, the fastest...
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Op-ed: Murphy’s plan for tackling NJ’s opioid crisis builds on Christie’s work
NJ Spotlight, 1/7/2019 By Robert J. Budsock and Christine Baker Funds are being allocated for evidenced-based practices and treatment regimens that have been proven to help promote long-term sobriety As leaders in the treatment and...
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Hope One van brings relief to Newark streets
NBC New York, 12/17/2018 Brian Thompson reports https://www.nbcnewyork.com/on-air/as-seen-on/Hope-One-Van-Brings-Relief-to-Newark-Streets_New-York-503025301.html?fbclid=IwAR2fMJUJPKxtpShapAuCdovaMVbYXEaNP0MPmNpiD5tAZhojnmqSqvzc3S4
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Different prescriptions for long-term recovery from opioid addiction
NJ Spotlight, 10/29/2018 By Lilo H. Stainton Experts explain differing views of what recovery entails. They all agree that New Jersey could do more to expand services to people trying to overcome dependence on the...
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Op-Ed: Landmark opioid bill feels unfinished without full repeal of IMD exclusion
NJ Spotlight, 10/26/2018 By Robert J. Budsock Restriction limits access for Medicaid enrollees to life-saving community-based treatment and recovery assistance With overwhelming bipartisan support, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives recently passed legislation...
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Integrity House to honor McGreevey, Christie at 50th anniversary gala
The Jersey Journal, 10/10/2018 By Ron Zeitlinger Two former governors will be honored when Integrity House, the nationally recognized non-profit substance use disorder treatment center, hosts its 50th anniversary Golden Gala Nov. 17 at Liberty Science...
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Opioid crisis requires comprehensive approach: Budsock, Shah
Asbury Park Press, 9/13/2018 By Robert J. Budsock & Aakash Shah The use of the overdose reversal drug, naloxone (Narcan), has nearly tripled in New Jersey since emergency responders began carrying it in 2014, a...
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