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Boyle County leaders are considering a groundbreaking FDA-cleared device that could revolutionize treatment for substance dependence, but will funding be the hurdle?

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Boyle County officials hear pitch for NET device as jail diversion tool; cost and grant funding discussed
Presenters from NET Recovery described an FDA‑cleared non‑medication device intended to reduce withdrawal and cravings, reported statewide experience and proposed a pilot of about 50 treatments for Boyle County. Cost per treatment was stated as $5,500; presenters said they are seeking a $250,000 grant and asked the court to consider up to $25,000 in county opioid‑settlement funds if the grant falls short.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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California is set to boost its behavioral health services with a groundbreaking $3.4 billion budget aimed at transforming the lives of those in need.

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California Behavioral Health Hearing discusses budget and staffing challenges for State Hospital
Hearing covers budget proposals and workforce strategies for California's Department of State Hospitals.
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April 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Nevada just passed a groundbreaking bill allowing mental health treatment for defendants in county jails, marking a significant shift in justice and rehabilitation.

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Nevada bill allows mental health treatment for defendants in county jails
Legislation permits treatment of incompetent defendants in community-based jail facilities.
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June 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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9/9 JFK envisioned 1,500 community mental health centers—treating people where they live with interdisciplinary teams. This unrealized vision offers a more evidence-based approach than sending people away to till land.

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RFK Jr.’s 18th-Century Idea About Mental Health
The health secretary’s clearest plans for psychiatric treatment are a retreat to the past.
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April 6, 2025 at 4:25 AM