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Funding Landscape for OUD Treatment in 2026: What's New

Comprehensive guide to 2026 opioid use disorder treatment funding: federal grants, SAMHSA block grants, opioid settlement distributions, and state budgets for Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Grata Editorial TeamMay 14, 202610 min read

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Federal Telehealth Policy Updates for MAT in 2026

Comprehensive guide to 2026 federal telehealth policies for medication-assisted treatment. Learn what's changed since COVID, what's permanent, and what patients need to know.

Grata Editorial TeamMay 11, 202611 min read

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School-Based Opioid Prevention: What Actually Works

Evidence-based school prevention programs that work vs. DARE-style approaches that don't. What parents and educators should know about effective opioid prevention.

Grata Editorial TeamMay 7, 202610 min read

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How Other Countries Treat Opioid Addiction: A Comparison

Compare opioid treatment policies across Canada, Switzerland, Portugal, France, and Australia. Learn what works globally and what lessons the US could adopt.

Grata Editorial TeamMay 6, 202612 min read

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Advocating for Evidence-Based Addiction Policy: A Guide

Learn how to advocate for evidence-based addiction policy in your community. Templates, talking points, and practical steps for contacting officials and creating change.

Grata Editorial TeamMay 3, 202613 min read

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How Stigma Shapes Drug Policy and What We Can Change

Examine how stigma against people who use drugs drives punitive drug policies, funding priorities, and NIMBYism — plus evidence-based alternatives we can advocate for.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 28, 202611 min read

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Mental Health Parity Laws: Your Rights to MAT Coverage

Understand how mental health parity laws protect your right to addiction treatment coverage. Learn to identify violations and file complaints in VA, OH, and PA.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 23, 202611 min read

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State Opioid Response Grants: Funding Treatment in 2026

How SAMHSA's State Opioid Response grants fund addiction treatment, recovery services, and naloxone distribution in Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 21, 202611 min read

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Modernizing Workplace Drug Policies for the MAT Era

Evidence-based workplace drug policies must evolve to support employees in medication-assisted treatment. Learn how employers can update policies to reduce discrimination while maintaining safety.

Grata Editorial TeamApril 17, 202613 min read

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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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