News Articles About Addiction-November 4th week

1.13 Investigates ‘safer ways’ for homeless to get mental health, addiction help

When Jason Cavitt started feeling hopeless again, his family said the 40-year-old thought the best way to get help for his addiction and mental health struggles was to get arrested again. (abc13.com)

2.First Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act public hearings held

The Maryland Insurance Commission held its first virtual public hearing Monday on how to comply with the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act.(stateofreform.com)

3.InFocus: Addiction recovery and childrens’ mental health services on the rise during COVID-19

The challenges of dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is creating a mental health crisis across the country. The increase in stress and anxiety is reflected in the growing demand for mental health services .(wwlp.com) 

4.Freeport hospital invests in battling drug addiction and mental illness

A local hospital makes an important addition. It’s designed to help people battling drug addiction or going through a mental health crisis. (mystateline.com)

5.Faulty Maryland payment system threatens mental health and addiction professionals, providers say

Dozens of mental health and addiction treatment providers in Maryland say a faulty state payment system is jeopardizing their work at a time when the coronavirus pandemic is increasing demand for their services.(baltimoresun.com)