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📰 News Media

• 💊 [New Mexico] New Mexico AG launches criminal investigation into DEA over allegations agents let fentanyl flood state - foxnews.com
• 💊 [Waterville, Maine] Waterville to bring opioid treatment into the field as part of state pilot program - centralmaine.com
• 🫧 [San Diego, CA] State Sen. Blakespear launches push for bill limiting sales of nitrous oxide - timesofsandiego.com
• 🛌 [Philadelphia, PA] Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency - phillyvoice.com
• 🧠 [Houston, TX] Texans share their experience on the psychedelic that the state is spending millions to study - abc13.com

🗣️ Social Pulse

Lived/Living Experience

• 💬 As a former alcoholic and cocaine addict, forced treatment won't help anybody. I wasn't ready till I was ready. This United Corruption Party is just ruthless. - @daveyb007 on Bluesky

Innovation

• 📱 A new study explores how a simple app may support people facing housing instability and substance use, showing early signs of reduced use, fewer cravings, and improved well-being. - @theravive on X
• 🤖 🤝 @cliexa – Mehmet Kazgan, CEO & Founder, announced a strategic partnership with OpiSafe to deliver a comprehensive AI-powered opioid stewardship and behavioral health platform. - @startuphealth on X

Opposition Views

• 🚫 That is housing first. It says house them then address issues and provide resources. Its a horrible program. We put people in active addiction in apartments. They fail and it alienated the landlord and the vet. Now... - @bannedchamp1 on X

🏙 City Updates

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📚 Academic Research

• 🩺 Geographic Availability and Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among Medicaid Enrollees - JAMA Health Forum - 2026-06-26 - doi.org
• 💊 Opioid agonist treatment and risk of mortality in French primary care: a nationwide, retrospective cohort study - The Lancet Public Health - 2026-06-23 - doi.org
• 💊 Medicaid Prior Authorization and Discontinuation of Buprenorphine - Journal of Addiction Medicine - 2026-06-25 - doi.org

⚖️ Law & Policy

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💸 Funding (Click for more)

Current

• 💸 Health Resources and Services Administration - Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Impact - Deadline: Jul 8, 2026
• 💸 Health Resources and Services Administration - Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP)-Planning - Deadline: Jul 8, 2026

📣 Activism

• 📣 National Harm Reduction Coalition - Contact Congress to reject HIV funding cuts in federal budget
• 📞 National Alliance to End Homelessness - Use the call and email script to protect homelessness funding

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Update Notes

June 25, 2026 (#83043c8) — Adding LinkedIn accounts to morning scan. I love feedback and requests – [email protected]

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