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As opioid use disorders are becoming more prevalent, there is a growing body of knowledge about the impact on individuals and communities, and the treatment options available to help address the problem. For SOAR providers, some questions remain: If someone does have an opioid or other substance use disorder, what does it mean for their SOAR-assisted SSI/SSDI claim? How do we effectively document substance use in the Medical Summary Report (MSR)? This webinar will help answer these questions and others which impact SOAR applicants. You will learn about the key elements of opioid use disorder. You'll hear from SOAR practitioners who will discuss how to request and interpret substance use treatment records. Each will share how to recognize the signs of a substance use disorder, identify treatment options, and how to best document these conditio...

In This Issue: Learning From California's Rent Control Vote ● States' Big Role in the Fight Against Vacancy ● Also: Jobs ● Shelter Shorts ● Industry News ● Events + Wednesday, November 28, 2018 In This Issue: Learning From California's Rent Control Vote ● States' Big Role in the Fight Against Vacancy ● Also : Jobs ● Shelter Shorts ● Industry News ● Events + States' Big Role in the Fight Against Vacancy Miriam Axel-Lute, Shelterforce Vacant and abandoned properties seem like a quintessentially local problem. And yet, much of the key policy action in the fight against vacancy is actually ...