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Opioid Treatment in Rural America: Barriers and Solutions

Rural communities in Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania face unique barriers to opioid treatment. Explore provider shortages, transportation gaps, and policy solutions improving access.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 13, 20269 min read

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Drug Scheduling Reform: What It Could Mean for MAT

Understanding the federal drug scheduling system and how proposed reforms could expand access to buprenorphine and other addiction medications.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 7, 202610 min read

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Criminal Justice Reform and Addiction Treatment Access

How drug courts, diversion programs, and MAT access in jails are transforming addiction treatment in the criminal justice system across Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 30, 202611 min read

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How Medicaid Expansion Changed Opioid Treatment Access

Medicaid expansion dramatically increased treatment access for opioid use disorder. Learn how the ACA changed coverage in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 21, 202611 min read

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Where Are Opioid Settlement Funds Going? A 2026 Update

Track how opioid settlement money is being spent in Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania in 2026. Learn what's funded, what's working, and how to advocate for treatment access.

Grata Editorial TeamMarch 6, 202610 min read

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DEA X-Waiver Is Gone: What It Means for Patients Seeking Suboxone

The X-waiver requirement ended in January 2023, dramatically expanding access to buprenorphine treatment. Learn how this policy change affects your ability to find Suboxone providers.

Grata Editorial TeamFebruary 23, 202613 min read

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