Substance Use Disorder

We are working to address California’s addiction crisis by expanding access to evidence-based treatment. We focus on integrating treatment into primary care, strengthening the behavioral health workforce, and reforming payment systems to sustain high-quality care.

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California Pays Meth Users to Get Sober

California’s Medi-Cal program is testing a novel approach for people addicted to methamphetamine, cocaine, and other stimulants. For every negative urine test, they can earn money — up to $599 a year.

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Bridging the Divide Between Mental Health Care and Addiction Treatment

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California’s Progress Toward Parity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services

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Bourdain on Addiction: There Is No Them — There Is Only Us

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Addiction Treatment Comes to the Emergency Department

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Substance Use in California Almanac — 2022 Edition

California’s health care system is moving toward acknowledging substance use disorders (SUDs) as chronic illnesses, yet only about 10% of people with an SUD in the last year received treatment. Substance Use in California: Prevalence and Treatment provides an overview of substance use and addiction in the state.

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Sobering Centers

Although the health system cannot fix every part of the homelessness crisis, there are important roles it can play. CHCF envisions a future where different systems work together effectively so people are housed and healthy.

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