--- title: October 2023 News Roundup description: Catch up on the October 2023's addiction treatment and justice services news. 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[Addiction Treatment](https://blog.changecompanies.net/october-2023-news-roundup#addiction) | [Justice Services](https://blog.changecompanies.net/october-2023-news-roundup#justice) [![Free Demo: Atlas See how Atlas connects assessment, planning, intervention and measurement into one system. 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This financial injection aims to facilitate the provision of crucial behavioral health services and comprehensive HIV prevention and care within communities that have historically faced significant challenges in accessing such resources. *Why these funds matter*These strategic funding initiatives underscore the ongoing commitment of the HHS and SAMHSA to address the critical healthcare needs of marginalized communities, particularly focusing on the intersection of behavioral health and the HIV epidemic within vulnerable populations. [Read more](https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/10/04/samhsa-announces-nearly-35m-grant-awards-comprehensive-behavioral-health-care-hiv-prevention-care-historically-underserved-populations.html) | [Download the Grant Toolkit](https://go.changecompanies.net/grant-toolkit) **Headline**Officials agree: Use settlement funds to curb youth addiction. But the 'how' gets hairy. *What* There is a growing consensus that a shift toward prevention-focused initiatives within the school environment is necessary. Schools are taking a proactive step in combating the alarming rise in opioid overdoses by stocking naloxone; however, recognizing the need for a more comprehensive approach, both county and school officials have embarked on a multifaceted strategy to confront the underlying issues using opioid settlement funds.  *Learning from what did not work*Empirical investigations have revealed that certain preventive programs, such as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, have yielded counterproductive outcomes, inadvertently leading to consequences contrary to their intended purpose. These findings underscore the critical importance of implementing evidence-based strategies and educational interventions that demonstrate tangible effectiveness in preventing the initiation of substance misuse among youth. [Read more](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-09-settlement-funds-curb-youth-addiction.html)| [Learn about our adolescent addiction treatment and prevention solution](https://changecompanies-20881724.hs-sites.com/solutions-for-adolescent-treatment) **Headline**Broadening your scope of care: A focus on prevention - NAADAC free webinar series *What* NAADAC is conducting a series of prevention-focused webinars starting in November. The webinars are free to attend and offer CEUs. Current topics include Moving Upstream Using Effective Strategies and Cannabis Policy and Prevention in the Era of Commercial Cannabis. Three others are planned with details forthcoming. [Read more](https://www.naadac.org/prevention-webinar-series) | [Browse additional webinars from The Change Companies](https://changecompanies-20881724.hs-sites.com/webinars) **Headline**Climate disruptions are especially dangerous for the opioid epidemic *What* Populations suffering from opioid addiction are typically excluded from discussions on climate change impacts. The article emphasizes that during environmental crises, drug users face heightened social and economic challenges leading to poor health outcomes, and climate change will likely disrupt the illegal drug supply chain, making drugs more dangerous and deadly. Potential solutions include designing climate literacy programs for drug users, developing housing policies that consider climate change impacts and making harm reduction programs more widely accessible. *More research is still needed*The article also emphasizes the lack of research on the intersection between climate change and substance use, despite the dire need for implementable solutions. Actionable next steps include the development of tailored educational materials for drug users, building up climate-related emergency reserves for housing programs and providing deeper support for harm reduction services and treatment. 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[Read more](https://www.corrections1.com/drug-issues/articles/the-basics-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder-moud-programs-in-jails-AYiLtkQ74EJC4T0e/) | [Learn about our jails solution](https://changecompanies-20881724.hs-sites.com/solutions-for-jails) **Headline**Justice Department to award more than $96.7 million in grants to American Indian and Alaska Native communities *What* The Justice Department awarded 182 grants totaling over $96.7 million to 111 American Indian and Alaska Native communities through the Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS). The grants aim to strengthen law enforcement, decrease violence, support tribal youth programs and provide services for crime victims. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) oversee the administration of these awards. 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