--- title: July 2024 News Roundup description: Catch up on the addiction treatment and justice services news of July 2024. 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[Addiction treatment](https://blog.changecompanies.net/july-2024-news-roundup#addiction)| [Justice services](https://blog.changecompanies.net/july-2024-news-roundup#justice)| [What we're reading](https://blog.changecompanies.net/july-2024-news-roundup#reading) We're excited to announce the launch of [Atlas](https://blog.changecompanies.net/meet-atlas), a digital platform that merges evidence-based practices with technology to improve how you deliver person-centered care. [![Outcomes Delivered. Meet Atlas. Atlas makes digital delivery of evidence-based practices easy, engaging and effective.](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/20881724/interactive-156321885705.png)](https://blog.changecompanies.net/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLIwfHWXAOTCd4BxlbskWOR6RtSk5s%2BTfmSS%2FA3TR8JwTX7lV3DhHQzFWaTMH0HglvjQD0FRpYZ%2FahGCRN0pV4ddh34dWIuFnc9BlPUm%2F0RatAIa%2BpEZH9cZTLxXbcxE%2BFNV24UarBsLkUUWYUfO47PhfJWxmLWfflLtmKVZeCnigV53UTdfakrxmfa1JL%2FYYy8IfOOGdRa7w7TdTjPMFNY%3D&webInteractiveContentId=156321885705&portalId=20881724) ## **Addiction treatment**   Trained peers shown to be effective at preventing opioid overdoses Overview [Research](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/add.16581) shows that an effective follow-up for ER patients who've experienced opioid overdose is support from others who have personal addiction experience. "The results of our trial strongly suggest that trained peers, and the sort of sustained support they deliver, are just as effective at preventing opioid overdoses as the support offered by traditionally trained clinical social workers," said lead study author Laura Chambers, an assistant professor at Brown University School of Public Health. [Peer support](https://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/recovery-support-tools/peers) can be beneficial for the individuals both giving and receiving support, as well as the professional support team who may be experiencing staff shortages or burnout. [Read more](https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-07-11/trained-peers-as-good-as-social-workers-at-preventing-opioid-overdoses) | [Download our opioid abatement white paper](https://go.changecompanies.net/opioid-abatement-white-paper)   Opioid epidemic impacting users of stimulants Overview Last year, nearly 300 people died each day of opioid overdose. An increasing number of opioid overdoses also involve stimulant use. Risk of overdose among users of cocaine or meth is higher, in part, because of the lack of precautions being taken regarding the risk of fentanyl contamination (including carrying naloxone and testing drugs for fentanyl). This increased risk is being called by some the "fourth wave" of the US opioid epidemic. - - First wave: Prescription painkillers - Second wave: Heroin - Third wave: Synthetic opioids like fentanyl - Fourth wave: Stimulants mixed with fentanyl [Read more](https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/07/09/nx-s1-5015243/stimulant-users-meth-cocaine-coke-in-overdose-fourth-wave-opioid-epidemic)   Biden-Harris Administration announces $27.5 million in funding opportunities enhancing women’s behavioral health *Overview* The Department of Health and human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced notices of funding opportunities aimed at improving women’s behavioral health across the US, focusing on the unique mental health and substance use treatment needs of women. A closer look Available funding opportunities include:    - - [Community-Based Maternal Behavioral Health Services Program](https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-24-013) – $15.0 million: This program improves access to timely, culturally-relevant, evidence-based maternal mental health and substance use treatment. - [Women’s Behavioral Health Technical Assistance Center](https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-24-012) – $12.5 million: This program will enhance the capacity of women’s behavioral health providers, general health-care providers and others involved in the holistic care of women to address the diverse needs of women with or at risk for mental health and substance use conditions. 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[View the standards](https://www.appa-net.org/eweb/docs/APPA/APPAs_National_Standards_for_Community_Corrections.pdf)| [Explore our community supervision solutions](https://changecompanies.net/solutions-for-adult-probation/parole)   **First Step Act Town Hall video released for FBOP adults in custody** Overview This town hall video released by the[Federal Bureau of Prisons](https://www.bop.gov/) (FBOP) aims to help those currently incarcerated, their loved ones and others invested in criminal justice reform understand the nuances of the [First Step Act](https://www.bop.gov/inmates/fsa/) (FSA).  "At the heart of the FSA are key provisions on sentencing reform, conditions of confinement, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs. These initiatives prioritize evidence-based methods such as job training and mental health and substance use treatment, all designed to significantly reduce recidivism rates among incarcerated individuals." [Read more and watch the video](https://www.bop.gov/resources/news/20240715-fsa-town-hall.jsp) | [Explore the ReThink Now curriculum](https://blog.changecompanies.net/rethink-now)   Restoring Promise: Positive research results from a program that aims to transform correctional culture *Overview* A program from the [Vera](https://www.vera.org/ending-mass-incarceration/dignity-behind-bars/living-conditions-in-prison/restoring-promise-initiative) Institute of Justice and [MILPA Collective](https://milpacollective.org/) has been shown to help reduce violence and limit the use of restrictive housing for young men experiencing incarceration, as evaluated by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). This program has shown promising early results for both incarcerated individuals and correctional staff. NIJ Director Nancy La Vigne said, “This landmark study gives us credible evidence that transforming prison culture to prioritize human dignity creates safer environments for all who reside and work in correctional facilities.” Check out the [Redesigning Life in US Prisons episode](https://justicetoday.buzzsprout.com/1861872/15341675-redesigning-life-in-u-s-prisons) of the NIJ Justice Today podcast for more on this story. [Read more](https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/restoring-promise) | [Learn more about our BRAVE curriculum](https://blog.changecompanies.net/unlocking-potential-the-brave-curriculum)   ---   ## **What we're reading** This month we have a special What we will be reading feature: The Change Companies Senior Advisor and co-founder of motivational interviewing, William R. Miller, PhD, has a brilliant new book coming out in August. [8 Ways to Hope](https://www.guilford.com/books/8-Ways-to-Hope/William-Miller/9781462551286) takes a fresh look at hope and its transformative potential. This concise, compassionate book explores eight different facets of hope that enable people to clarify their goals, envision new possibilities, find purpose, enhance motivation and persevere against tough odds. Dr. Miller guides you to reflect on your own relationship to hope and how you can cultivate it. Vivid personal stories, historical examples, and cutting-edge scientific findings reveal how choosing hope over fear can be a powerful force for change. ![The Change Companies](https://blog.changecompanies.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Internal/Logos/Social%20Media%20Logo.png?width=150&name=Social%20Media%20Logo.png) #### The Change Companies For over 30 years, The Change Companies has delivered cutting-edge behavior change tools to over 26 million individuals in addiction treatment and justice services. 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