“Houston Methadone Clinics Reopen After Harvey’s Flooding”

A timely reminder from NPR's health blog that, even in the face of national emergencies and tragedies, the opioid epidemic rages on. Remarkable work from the front lines in Houston to ensure that their MAT patients continued receiving the medications they needed -- and another example of why we must all work together to succeed against addiction.

Introduction from CleanSlate CEO Greg Marotta

Welcome to TreatOpioidAddiction.com, a blog created by CleanSlate Centers to feature news, commentary and conversations related to the treatment of opioid addiction in America. We’ve launched this blog to serve as a gathering place for those seeking to learn more, exchange ideas and stay up-to-date on the collective effort to fight addiction across the United States. In addition to the latest CleanSlate news and perspectives, we will share stories and content from other organizations making an impact on the opioid epidemic. Although this month is recognized as Recovery Month, we hope this site will serve as a reminder that recovery is a journey taking place every day for thousands of individuals.

Road Warriors for Hope: St. Louis

At CleanSlate, we consider ourselves Warriors for Hope. Chief Medical Officer Kelly Clark, M.D., travels the country speaking about what that means. She recently appeared at the American Correctional Association (ACA) annual conference in St. Louis. Here is the latest dispatch from Dr. Clark:

Policymakers Visit Open House in Tampa

CleanSlate Centers celebrated an open house for its new facility on Webb Road in Tampa this week. Attendees included state senator Dana Young, chair of the Committee on Health Policy, as well as Douglas Holt, M.D., Director of the Florida Dept. of Health for Hillsborough County. Both policy makers enjoyed a tour of the facility and the chance to discuss the local fight against addiction with CleanSlate professionals.

From The Upshot: “Short Answers to Hard Questions About the Opioid Crisis”

With interactive graphs and the right amount of detail, The Upshot, part of the New York Times, stunningly captures the scope of the opioid crisis across the country. In short: "It’s the deadliest drug crisis in American history."

New Dallas Clinic Opens to Help Combat Opioid Crisis (NBC DFW)

[WATCH VIDEO] As the opioid epidemic continues to grow across Texas and the nation, a new clinic is opening in Dallas to help addicts. CleanSlate opened its third North Texas location Tuesday inside a medical park at 12606 Greenville Avenue — its first in Dallas County. The company...