Texas Legislation to Support Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders

Texas House Bills on Substance Use Disorder Treatment

• 🏛️ A Texas House committee is discussing legislation aimed at supporting individuals, particularly adolescents, suffering from substance use disorders.
• 💊 House Bill 2528 proposes insurance coverage for medication-assisted treatment for opioid and substance use disorders.
• ⚖️ House Bill 1142, which has already passed out of committee, would mandate that certain government health plans cover mental health conditions, including substance use disorders.

Support and Impact of Youth 180

• ✅ Both bills have bipartisan support and are backed by the Dallas nonprofit Youth 180, which advocates that mental health is physical health.
• 🎯 Youth 180 has provided services to North Texans aged 13-17 to overcome substance abuse for over 40 years.
• funding is crucial for treatment services, and the current bills aim to remove unnecessary barriers and expedite the provision of life-saving treatment.