Dr. Kimberly Johnson — Director of Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — discussed a number of initiatives the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is supporting to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities facing the challenges of opioid misuse and opioid use disorders, with a special focus on SAMHSA’s efforts. Topics included: expanding access to treatment and recovery services; developing the workforce; improving quality of care; and using technology as a force multiplier.
