Prediction of Relapse Using Digital Technology in People in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders: Early Economic Evaluation With a Case Study of the Subreal App Background: Many people relapse after achieving abstinence in substance use disorders. Health care providers may scan the horizon for new technologies to predict response that allow interventions to be targeted rather than routine. Currently, no such predictive technologies are available in the United Kingdom. The Subreal app is available for use in research contexts, but no clinical data specific to the app are yet available. Early health economic modeling can use data from the literature to explore characteristics essential for the new technology to be cost-effective. This information can guide developers in setting performance targets and pricing and estimating potential cost savings and/or cost-effectiveness for health care providers. Objective: This study was supported by a UK industry funding body to explore the potential of digital technologies such as the Subreal app to offer cost savings or cost-effectiveness for health care providers. We explored the threshold price and clinical effectiveness required to deliver cost savings and cost-effectiveness in 2 subpopulations with substance use disorders in a UK setting. Methods: Deterministic models were used to estimate costs per relapse and quality-adjusted life years over 1-, 5-, and 20-year time horizons for people who have achieved abstinence after treatment for alcohol or opioid misuse. The intervention was a digital technology predicting relapse, provided—in addition to standard care—for 1 year post achievement of abstinence. In Subreal, biomarker data are collected daily through the app, and artificial intelligence (#AI)–enhanced risk assessment flags patients who require additional support. The comparator was event-driven, reactive response to relapse. Costs and quality-of-life estimates were calculated using Markov models with data from existing published sources. The base-case estimate of 15% reduction in first-year relapse rates was based on a previous study on a similar but simpler digital technology. Results: Digital technologies such as the Subreal app have the potential to be cost-saving from a UK health and social care perspective, especially when used over a longer time horizon. Assuming a reduction of 15% in first-year relapse rates, digital technologies have the potential to be cost-saving, provided that they do not cost more than £300 (US $400.09) and £460 (US $613.47) per patient per annum for alcohol and opioid use disorders, respectively. No cost was included for postalert care, as it was assumed that this could be met within existing resources. Cost savings would be achieved predominantly through a reduction in treatment requirements as fewer people relapse. Price thresholds would reduce correspondingly if a

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Bill would add tribal, clinical and victim representation to Alaska Board of Parole and require annual reporting Senate Bill 62, presented in its third hearing, would change Board of Parole composition to include a federally recognized tribal member, a clinician with substance‑use treatment experience, and a victim or victim‑advocate, and would require annual public reporting on parole operations and outcomes.

A groundbreaking bill is on the table that could reshape Alaska's Board of Parole by ensuring representation for tribal members, substance-use experts, and crime victims.

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Breaking news!! Substance use disorder can happen to anyone, and it often starts small. Make the best decision, choose not to use.

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Council hears contentious proposal to fund a Spurwink mobile harm‑reduction unit with opioid‑settlement dollars Spurwink asked Lewiston for two years of funding from opioid settlement dollars to buy and operate a mobile unit offering naloxone, sterile syringes, wound care and same‑day MOUD initiation. Councilors sought more detail about ordinance language, data on treatment conversions, and coordination with Auburn and shelters.

A groundbreaking proposal for a mobile harm-reduction unit could revolutionize opioid care in Lewiston by bringing essential services directly to those in need.

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Patients’ Perceptions of the Role of Nursing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment Programs: Qualitative Study Background: Substance use disorders are chronic conditions with significant personal and social consequences. Nursing care plays a key role in outpatient and community-based rehabilitation programs, yet patients’ perspectives on this role remain underexplored. Objective: This study aimed to explore how patients with substance use disorders perceive and interpret #nursing care in community addiction treatment centers operated by the Spanish Red Cross in Madrid, Spain. Specifically, it sought to describe the organizational and care-related roles attributed to community addiction treatment centers and analyze patients’ perceptions of #nurses’ technical and relational functions. Methods: A phenomenological qualitative design was used. Fourteen in-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted with patients undergoing treatment at Red Cross centers. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure diversity in age, gender, substance use, and treatment experiences. The data were analyzed using systematic text condensation and supported by the ATLAS.ti software. Results: The center is perceived as a significant space not only for offering healthy leisure activities outside the context of substance use but also as a supportive environment that fosters a sense of belonging to a community. Patients valued the emotional support, empathy, and relational care provided by #nurses, often highlighting their role in building trust and offering personalized attention. However, there was limited awareness of #nurses’ technical competencies. Conclusions: These findings underscore the importance of holistic, patient-centered care and the need to enhance the visibility and recognition of #nursing roles in addiction treatment settings.

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Learn the impacts of substance use—and how much richer your life can be without them.

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Houghton County urges state to release more opioid settlement funds to local providers The county board unanimously adopted Resolution #25-028 asking MDHHS to promptly release additional National Opioid Litigation settlement funds so counties and SUD service providers can expand treatment, prevention and recovery supports.

Houghton County is calling on the state to unleash critical opioid settlement funds to bolster local addiction treatment and recovery efforts.

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is an important part of avoiding substance use and substance use disorders.
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Tolerance (needing more of a drug over time to get the same effect) is a sign of a substance use disorder.

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Committee approves two DOC technical bills, refers one to health committee The Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee adopted an author amendment and recommended House File 3768 to the general register and renewed the motion to re-refer House File 3769 to the Health Finance and Policy Committee; both bills were described by DOC as technical and cost-neutral.

Minnesota's Public Safety Committee just greenlit two crucial technical bills aimed at modernizing corrections practices—could this be the reform we’ve been waiting for?

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Large VA Study Suggests GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic May Reduce Risk of Multiple Substance Use Disorders and Related Harms A new observational study analyzing electronic health records from over 600,000 U.S. veterans with type 2 diabetes, published in The BMJ, indicates that GLP-1 receptor agonist medications—such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)—are associated with significant reductions in addiction-related outcomes. These drugs, originally developed for diabetes and obesity, appear to dampen cravings by acting on brain reward pathways involving dopamine. Among patients with existing substance use disorders, those on GLP-1 drugs experienced 50% fewer substance-related deaths, 39% fewer overdoses, 26% fewer drug-related hospitalizations, and 25% fewer suicide attempts over three years, equating to about 12 fewer serious events per 1,000 people. For those without prior addiction, the drugs were linked to an 18% lower risk of developing alcohol use disorder, 25% lower for opioids, and around 20% lower for cocaine and nicotine dependence, preventing roughly 6-7 new diagnoses per 1,000 users. Animal studies and smaller human trials support these findings, showing reduced alcohol intake and drug self-administration. While not yet approved for addiction treatment, the widespread use of GLP-1 drugs in primary care could offer broad benefits if confirmed by randomized trials. Potential concerns include rebound effects upon discontinuation and impacts on general motivation, but the results highlight a promising repurposing of these medications for a major public health gap in addiction care.

Large VA Study Suggests GLP-1 Medications Like Ozempic May Reduce Risk of Multiple Substance Use Disorders and Related Harms

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It takes only a tiny amount of fentanyl to kill an adult, and fentanyl is found in many counterfeit drugs. Be smart: only take medication prescribed by a doctor and given to you from a pharmacy.

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HCA expands caregiver training and CRAFT facilitator sessions to support families of youth with SUD HCA reported it shifted caregiver training to shorter modular sessions, added CRAFT facilitator trainings and an online self-paced option, and requires trained organizations to provide weekly CRAFT groups for at least 12 months to evaluate impact on families.

HCA is revolutionizing support for families of youth with substance use disorders by transforming caregiver training into flexible, accessible modules and expanding CRAFT facilitator sessions!

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There are MANY reasons not to vape. Ditch vapes in order to save money, say no to peer pressure, and live a healthier lifestyle.

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Subcommittee chair sets $500 million general‑revenue target for markup; members warn of substance‑use program cuts The subcommittee preparing markup for House Bills 10 and 11 heard the chair set a target of $500,000,000 in general‑revenue savings and discussed possible overall cuts in the $2 billion range. Representative Black warned that proposed reductions could include about $35 million in substance‑use disorder programs and asked for department backup information.

A Missouri subcommittee chair aims to trim $500 million from the budget, but members are raising alarms over potential cuts to crucial substance-use disorder programs.

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Safe disposal of medications keeps them from being misused. Contact your local authorized disposal location or reach out to your local prevention team for resources for safe disposal

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Witnesses tell House panel Michigan’s mySUD treatment locator is unreliable and raises privacy concerns Testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Public Health and Food Security said Michigan’s state‑run mySUD treatment locator has usability, data‑completeness and privacy defects and urged MDHHS to halt promotion until fixes are made and community input is taken.

Michigan's mySUD treatment locator is facing serious criticism for its usability flaws and privacy risks, leaving those seeking help in a state of uncertainty.

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Berks County judge announces AOPC certification for drug and DUI courts Judge Geisshauser told commissioners that Berks County’s drug and DUI treatment courts completed a rigorous pilot certification with the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, citing lower recidivism and reduced jail bed days as program outcomes.

Berks County’s drug and DUI courts just achieved a prestigious certification, showcasing their success in reducing recidivism and transforming lives through intensive treatment programs.

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How should providers respond when patients continue using substances during treatment? Dr. Jessika Morin shares her perspective on patient safety, the realities of treating #OpioidUseDisorder, and more.

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House approves updates to Good Samaritan law amid heated debate Engrossed House Bill 15 74, which expands Good Samaritan protections and authorizes additional harm-reduction measures at some facilities, passed after extensive debate; the final roll call was 55 yeas, 42 nays, 1 excused.

Washington State has just passed a pivotal update to its Good Samaritan law, sparking heated debates about its impact on overdose responses and accountability.

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