The Institute of Medicine has invited LAC President/Director Paul N. Samuels to present the views of the Coalition for Whole Health on how substance use disorder and mental health services should be included in the essential benefits package under the Affordable Care Act. The forum, happening Jan. 13, presents a fantastic advocacy opportunity for the field, following up on the coalition's recently released comments for the Institute of Medicine on its work in this area.
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Legal challenges to the new health care reform law have renewed a debate over Congress' power to to pass laws “necessary and proper” to carrying out its assigned responsibilities, as outlined in the Constitution.
With budget cuts threatening jobs and criminal justice services in Texas, Change.org is calling on the state's Department of Criminal Justice to consider closing prisons before resorting to layoffs and program cuts in 2011.
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America is holding its 2011 National Leadership Forum, and, in coordination with SAMHSA, the 7th Annual Community Prevention Day, in Maryland on Feb. 7-10. Registration and hotel reservation deadlines are approaching fast, so sign up now.
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