It’s clear: Medicines for opioid addiction are inadequate if they’re directed into a broken treatment system. To really help people battling this disease, the entire ecosystem must move from an acute to a continuous, long-term approach to treatment. #BIO2018

We were all struck by the wisdom and humanity of @robreiner today at #BIO2018. Opioid epidemic has affected his family’s lives and their art.

Important approval today. Transition from the hospital to the community can be a vulnerable time. A way to fully initiate treatment on a long-acting injectable for schizophrenia on day 1 allows treatment team to focus on other important elements of care. x.com/Alkermes/statu…

72,000 opioid deaths in 2017. alkerm.es/2Bf5kLI Horrifying, but not surprising to those of us in the trenches. Do we need any more evidence that the current system is not working?

There are models to build on in the #opioidepidemic. Incremental progress in communities like Dayton, Ohio, is encouraging. Yet the vast majority of patients do not have access to all available treatment options.

Federal dollars are important to address the #opioidepidemic, but along with that we need increased education on, and access to, all treatments, as well as new approaches to prevention, law enforcement and recovery support.

Patients need to have access to all treatment options so they can benefit from the one that is right for them. #opioidepidemic

Is ketamine as an antidepressant acting through the opioid system? Stanford data suggest yes. This is an area we have been testing for many years. alkerm.es/2wnC0xS

Last week #CALeg put patients first with the passage of #AB2384. The bill removes significant access barriers to medication for patients with #opioidusedisorder. Along w/ counseling & other psychosocial support services, medication is the best weapon we have in this fight. #MAT

Our Inspiration Grants program is aptly named – supporting amazing groups in the community driving change.

Strong bipartisan agreement on opioids with House passage of #HR6. Comprehensive Opioid Recovery Centers (CORCs), workforce supports and job training services will be a catalyst for reforming the treatment system for #opioidusedisorder

We are inspired by and proud to partner with these amazing organizations making a positive impact for individuals and families affected by mental illness and substance use disorders: bit.ly/2yztgWq #ALKSInspiration

Congrats to Behavioral Health Innovators @eic_online @moyerfoundation JED Minnesota CIT Officers Assoc National Sheriffs' Association on being selected as 2018 #ALKSInspiration grants recipients. Learn more about their innovative programs: bit.ly/2z5IqlN

Congrats to #ALKSInspiration Grants 2018 recipients: Pets Helping People Rosie's Place Ross County Community Action Comm @1000beds TheFatherhoodProject This Is My Brave® @UMassMedical Voices of Hope. Read about the inspiring work these organizations are doing: bit.ly/2z5IqlN

We remain steadfast in our commitment to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people suffering with serious #mentalhealth conditions. Read our latest news on today’s #FDA Advisory Committee meeting here: bit.ly/2Q9nXnr

Breaking news: today we announced positive topline results from the Phase 3 study of our investigational medicine for the treatment of #schizophrenia. Learn more: alkerm.es/2rabVPV

Strongly support this. Commissioner @SGottliebFDA is focused on a key element of FDA effectiveness: talented workforce. x.com/SGottliebFDA/s…

Nice to be back in #SanFrancisco for #JPM18. Happy New Year. A transformative year of milestones ahead in 2018 for $ALKS.

New approaches to prevent, treat and educate about substance use disorders are urgently needed to help curb the opioid epidemic. We are encouraging and supporting the next generation of researchers. x.com/Alkermes/statu…

A million kids. A million more reasons why the #addiction community is working so hard to fight the opioid epidemic. This disease is wreaking havoc on American families – kids, spouses, parents and grandparents. x.com/60minutes/stat…