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Top Drug & Alcohol News of the Week   Trump Includes Death Penalty for Drug Dealers in Plan to Fight Opioid Crisis President Trump this week announced new plans to fight the opioid crisis, including a proposal to seek the death penalty for drug dealers, NBC News reports. Read More Increase in Street Drug Laced With Bug Spray Reported in Indiana Indianapolis authorities are reporting an increase in overdoses of a street drug known as KD, which is laced with bug spray. The drug produces zombie-like effects, according to U.S. News & World Report. Read More   One-Third of Young Adults Have Ridden With Driver Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs One-third of young adults who recently graduated from high school say they have ridden with a driver impaired by alcohol or drugs in the past year, according to a new study. Read More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend DEA Says Tracking of Opioids From Manufacturers to Pharmacies Has Improved The acting chief of the Drug Enforcement Administration told the House Energy and Committee this week the agency is doing a better job of tracking the flow of opioid painkillers from manufacturers to pharmacies, The Washington Post reports. Read More One in Six American Adults Binge Drink One in six American adults—37 million—binge drink about once a week, a new study finds. They average seven drinks per binge, HealthDay reports. Read More Other Headlines of Interest Trump’s pick for economic adviser opened up about addiction recovery (The New York Post) John Skipper, ex-ESPN president, says he resigned over cocaine extortion plot (CBS News) Stopping the scourge: An all-out effort to fight opioid addiction (Crain’s) New Tools From USDA and CDC Help Fight Against Opioid Misuse in Rural America (IPTV) Virtual reality to fight opioids? One researcher aims to treat addiction with joysticks (USA Today) CVS Intensifies Anti-Tobacco Fight In Third Year (Forbes) How Women Experience Addiction Differently Than Men (Forbes) Editorial: Trump’s Bluster on the Opioid Epidemic (The New York Times) Are There Risks From Secondhand Marijuana Smoke? Early Science Says Yes (NPR) LSD: A wonder drug once again? (CBS News) A Quiet Drug Problem Among the Elderly (The New York Times) Federal Agency Courted Alcohol Industry to Fund Study on Benefits of Moderate Drinking (The New York Times)

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I Just Got Denied Coverage: Now What? How to File an Insurance Appeal for Substance Use Disorder by Garry Carneal, J.D., Senior Policy Advisor with the Kennedy Forum If you’ve already gotten your son or daughter into treatment for his or her substance use disorder, the last thing you should have to worry about is how to pay for it. Unfortunately, many insurers automatically deny coverage in part or in whole for addiction treatment, and you may have to appeal in order to ensure that your child continues to receive the treatment he or she needs and deserves. Families are often faced with the burden of paying out of pocket for their child’s treatment when they are denied coverage. Understandably, the appeals process can seem daunting. However, persistence pays off. While many people don’t know how to (or choose not to) file an appeal, the U.S. Government Accountability Office found that 39 to 59 percent of internal appeals were reversed in favor of the consumer. To help you understand how to appeal your denial of coverage or payment for substance use disorder, here’s some advice on how to appeal your denial and simplify the process: Am I allowed to appeal if insurance denies my claim for my child's treatment? What if my child’s physician says this treatment is medically necessary for my child’s recovery? Is there anything I can do before filing an appeal? Read More on How to File an Appeal

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Important announcement: We would like to do another very special quilt project this year and we need your help! This years will be a bit different than the past two we have done. In years past it has been to honor all of our loved ones suffering from substance use disorder and we still do honor them however, I believe that this year the focus should be more about the recovery side and to show that with treatment anything is possible. We want to show that amid all of the tragedy there is hope for our loved ones! I’m asking for anyone who has a person who is in recovery to submit a quilt square to honor them on this years Recovery Quilt! Very Important: The fabric squares must meet the following guidelines to be used. Each square should be 100% cotton (no stretchy material like t shirts please) Color must be white for recovery Size of square should be 5 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches with any design inside the 5x5 area of each square Photos of your loved ones are great and easy to do. You can also write the persons name and date of recovery with a fabric marker or embroidery using either Red or Black only please. These MUST be in my mailbox by no later than August 15th 2018 to be used! I’m asking for an “optional 5.00 donation or whatever you can afford” with your fabric squares to help defray the additional cost of making the quilt. No one should feel obligated to donate but if you can please do and if you can’t, please send me your square anyway because nobody will be left out! The fabric squares should be sent to: Jessica Ward 428 Mills Rd Whitefield Maine 04353 DEADLINE: August 15th, 2018

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Run the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon as a Partnership “Partner for Hope” The Partnership has been selected as an official Charity Partner of the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon taking place on November 4. As a Partner for Hope, our runners will have guaranteed entry into the marathon by pledging to raise funds on behalf of the Partnership. Limited spots are available. Join Now   Partnership Presents at National Association of Attorneys General Meeting We served on a panel at the 2018 National Association of Attorneys General Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. The panel showcased innovative consumer education efforts and state-based approaches that Attorneys General can implement to provide resources to their constituents. We presented the Partnership’s direct family support services, including our free resources and Parent Helpline (855-DRUGFREE) to help address opioid use disorders among adolescents and young adults.   IGA Commits to Another Year of Helping Families Address the Opioid Epidemic We are proud to announce that our valued partner, IGA USA, is continuing its collaboration with us through their IGA Cares initiative, raising both critical funds and awareness to help parents and families address the nation’s opioid epidemic. IGA will carry on with a number of in-store fundraising activities, including donating a portion of the sale of specially marked IGA Exclusive Brand products and in-store donations made at registers through participating stores. Learn More Help Us Continue to Empower Families:   Donate Now Tell a Friend ICYMI: Parent Blog Roundup Families Speak Up: The Need for Family Support Services for Addiction I Just Got Denied Coverage: Now What? How to File an Insurance Appeal for Substance Use Disorder What Are the Current Drug Trends Among Teens and Young Adults? How to Properly Document Your Contact with Your Insurance Company Does Having Naloxone in My House Enable My Child to Use Opioids? Your First Call with Your Insurance Provider: What to Ask about Substance Use Coverage A Glossary of Terms for Insurance Coverage for Substance Use and Addiction Video: I’ve Tried Everything to Help My Child’s Addiction. Now What? Video: What If My Spouse and I Don’t Agree on How to Handle Our Child’s Substance Use? Video: What If My Child Isn’t Motivated to Get Treatment for Addiction? Video: Am I Enabling My Child By Helping Them?

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