“It's Monday… And everybody works on Monday” — <i>Dave</i>

I am very concerned about what I hear from the amazing folks who work in the addiction care system. They tell me about how the ever‐changing drug cartel concoctions have made the work even more difficult, about how the pay offered makes many choose to work elsewhere, and how those choosing to work in the system are “green” and inexperienced. Providers tell me that upwards of 20% of full‐time positions cannot be filled. They tell me about the lack of partnership from their government funders and regulators, about being told what to do and not asked for input, and about government audits and program reviews that focus on items that have absolutely nothing to do with providing good care!