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Nexalin Technology Selected to Join Industry Coalition: Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery

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Nexalin Technology (Nasdaq: NXL) has been selected as a founding member of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery, a coalition focused on addressing opioid use disorder in the USA. The organization aims to identify and dismantle obstacles to effective treatment through advocacy, policy solutions, and public education campaigns.

CEO Mark White participated in the inaugural meeting in Washington D.C. in June 2024, joining other industry leaders. The coalition plans to deploy Nexalin's neurostimulation technologies to provide accessible and innovative treatment for those affected by the opioid epidemic.

A key focus of the organization is advocating for Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment (VBOT), which aims to overcome traditional barriers to treatment, especially for veterans and rural communities. The initiative seeks to create a model using innovative virtual technologies and services, coupled with AI and data-driven methodologies.

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  • Nexalin selected as founding member of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery coalition
  • Potential deployment of Nexalin's neurostimulation technologies for opioid use disorder treatment
  • Opportunity to engage with U.S. government agencies addressing the opioid crisis
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‘Breaking Barriers’ Coalition Formed to Address Opioid Use Disorder in the USA

Nexalin CEO Mark White Participates in Inaugural Meeting

HOUSTON, TX, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW) (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) today announced that it has been selected to serve as a founding member of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery, a coalition of major industry participants and preeminent healthcare providers.

Established as a tax-exempt organization, Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery is focused on identifying and dismantling the obstacles to effective treatment for opioid use disorder. Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery brings together bringing together a broad cross section of leaders in the medical and science and technology industries to develop and formulate pioneering and innovative solutions to combat the opioid crisis. The organization also advocates for the adoption of comprehensive policy solutions in support of its critical life-saving objectives and raises public awareness through education campaigns.

Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery is a pioneering 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to identifying and dismantling the obstacles to effective treatment for opioid use disorder through advocacy, especially in veteran and rural communities across the United States, for policy solutions and public educational campaigns that support these critical life-saving objectives.

Nexalin anticipates partnering with the organization in deploying its neurostimulation technologies for the purpose of furthering the objectives of providing an accessible and innovative form of treatment for those in-need and swept up by the current pervasive epidemic. Nexalin also hopes to promote and strengthen the engagement of the organization with U.S. government agencies tasked with addressing the ongoing opioid crisis.

Mark White, CEO of Nexalin, participated in the inaugural founding meeting of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery, hosted in Washington D.C. at the end of June in 2024.

The organization’s other founding members took part in the meeting, and include:

  • Peter Gratale, founder of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery
  • Franklin Walker, VP of the NC Medical Society Foundation
  • David Reeser, CEO of OpiAID, Inc.
  • Reynold Yordy, CTO of The Recovery Platform, LLC
  • John Hsu, MD, Co-Founder of IPill, Inc.
  • Keivan Ettefagh, PhD, VP of Technology and Innovation, Select Lab Partners, Inc.

The meeting featured discussions on the latest research, treatment methodologies, and technological advancements in the field, as well as an in-depth policy analysis of transformational ongoing legislative opportunities that seek to expand access to opioid treatment.

“Today marks a crucial step in our journey to combat opioid addiction,” said Peter Gratale. “Our collective expertise and commitment will drive us to uncover the root causes of barriers to treatment and to promote policies and practices that support recovery and save lives.”

“We are honored to join the Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery initiative to help solve the very important substance use addiction problem affecting over 20 million of people in the U.S. alone,” stated Mark White, CEO of Nexalin Technology. “This partnership signals a growing acknowledgment of the crucial role that our innovative neurostimulation technologies can play to effectively treat patients with mental health diseases in a pain-free and undetectable manner. We look forward to working with fellow players in the healthcare industry to lead the way towards tackling the global opioid epidemic.” 

Organization’s Advocacy for Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment
A key focus of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery includes advocacy for 21st century solutions to the opioid crisis, including an expansion of Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment (VBOT), a tested treatment model that can dramatically combat traditional barriers to treatment. The organization endeavors to create a model utilizing innovative virtual technologies and services, providing more accessible, cost-effective, and comprehensive care options for those struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), especially veterans and those in rural areas. Breaking Barriers looks to also advocate for emerging technologies and therapeutic techniques that can be coupled with VBOT while harnessing AI and data-driven methodologies that provide new insights into treatment success and compliance.

“VBOT offers a revolutionary approach to overcoming barriers such as geographic limitations and stigma,” said David Reeser, CEO of OpiAID, Inc. “Our goal is to harness these technologies to ensure everyone has access to the help they need, regardless of their circumstances.”

As Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery moves forward, the organization plans to engage nationwide with policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders to implement evidence-based solutions and advocate for necessary changes in legislation and healthcare practices.

For more information about Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery and its initiatives, please contact:

Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery
12 North 5th Avenue 
Wilmington, NC 28401
Phone: (xxx) xxx-1234 
Email: info@nomorebarriers.org 
Website: [www.nomorebarriers.org]

About Nexalin Technology, Inc.
Nexalin designs and develops innovative neurostimulation products to uniquely help combat the ongoing global mental health epidemic. All of Nexalin’s products are believed to be non-invasive and undetectable to the human body and are developed to provide relief to those afflicted with mental health issues. Nexalin utilizes bioelectronic medical technology to treat mental health issues. Nexalin believes its neurostimulation medical devices can penetrate structures deep in the mid-brain that are associated with mental health disorders. Nexalin believes the deeper-penetrating waveform in its next-generation devices will generate enhanced patient response without any adverse side effects. The Nexalin Gen-2 15 milliamp neurostimulation device has been approved in China, Brazil, and Oman. Additional information about the Company is available at: https://nexalin.com/.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” These statements relate to future events or Nexalin’s future financial performance. Any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances or that are not statements of historical fact (including without limitation statements to the effect that Nexalin or its management “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “intends” and similar expressions) should be considered forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or Nexalin’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company's Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other filings as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of such filings are available on the SEC’s website,
www.sec.gov. Such forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and may become outdated over time. Such forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and may become outdated over time. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What is Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery and how is Nexalin Technology (NXL) involved?

Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery is a coalition focused on addressing opioid use disorder in the USA. Nexalin Technology (NXL) has been selected as a founding member and anticipates deploying its neurostimulation technologies to support the organization's objectives in providing innovative treatment for opioid addiction.

When and where was the inaugural meeting of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery held?

The inaugural founding meeting of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery was held in Washington D.C. at the end of June 2024. Nexalin Technology's (NXL) CEO Mark White participated in this meeting along with other industry leaders.

What is Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment (VBOT) and how does it relate to Nexalin Technology (NXL)?

Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment (VBOT) is a key focus of Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery, aiming to provide more accessible and cost-effective care for opioid use disorder. While not directly related to Nexalin Technology (NXL), the company's involvement in the coalition may allow for potential integration of its neurostimulation technologies with VBOT approaches.

How many people in the U.S. are affected by substance use addiction, according to the press release mentioning Nexalin Technology (NXL)?

According to the press release, substance use addiction affects over 20 million people in the U.S. alone. This statistic was mentioned in context with Nexalin Technology's (NXL) involvement in the Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery initiative.

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