Eric Owens

Free Addiction Response Training Being Held in Ohio

The Tuscarawas County Health Department is offering free addiction response training on February 27, 2026, that could help Ohio residents access free rehabs and low-cost...

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Free 24/7 Addiction Helpline Expands Access to Care

Addiction Helpline America has recently launched a free, 24/7 addiction helpline designed to improve access to care for people struggling with substance dependencies, regardless of...

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Candlelight Vigil Highlights Need for Free Addiction Treatment in California

A Bakersfield, California nonprofit recently held a candlelight vigil for those lost to addiction, bringing renewed attention to the ongoing need for accessible treatment and...

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Medicaid Cuts May Limit Opioid Rehab Access in Washington

The Big Beautiful Bill, which passed in 2025, included several federal Medicaid cuts that will be implemented this year. Washington’s Health Care Authority (HCA) says...

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Nonprofit Offers Free Addiction Treatment in North Carolina

A nonprofit organization is helping people access free opioid addiction treatment in North Carolina. In Albermarle, local resident Alison Hudson Mingle opened Will’s Place after...

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Medicaid Rollback Threatens Opioid Treatment Access

According to a new RAND study, the rollback of Medicaid enhancements during the pandemic is resulting in rising numbers of people ending opioid use disorder...

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San Diego Rehab Expands Low Cost Insurance Options

Harmony Grove Recovery in San Diego, CA is expanding access to affordable addiction treatment to those in need by partnering with major insurance providers and...

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Medicaid Cuts Limit Opioid Care, Widen Racial Gaps

New research shows Medicaid cuts limit opioid treatment access and worsen racial disparities, leaving Black and Latino communities at higher risk. Despite facing higher rates...

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Michael Madsen’s Brave Alcohol Addiction Fight

Michael Madsen’s alcohol addiction fight is taking the spotlight in the days following the iconic actor’s tragic death. Madsen passed away on Thursday, July 3,...

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New Bill Sparks Debate on Sober Homes in Pennsylvania

Addiction counselors are worried about the effect of proposed legislation on sober homes in Pennsylvania and their residents. The Pennsylvania State Senate bill is being...

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15 Indicted in Houston Taco Truck Drug Bust

A total of 15 suspected gang members involved in a Houston taco truck drug bust have just been indicted by a grand jury according to...

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South Carolina Drug Cartel Bust Nets 108 Arrests

A major South Carolina drug cartel bust has led to 108 arrests and 380 indictments as part of the state's "Devil in Disguise" investigation into fentanyl...

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Oklahoma Hospital Tackles Stigma of Addiction in Pregnancy

An Oklahoma hospital is fighting the stigma of addiction in pregnancy and in the process is changing the lives of new moms and their babies....

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20% of Adults in the US Are Multiple Drug Users

Over 20% of adults in the US are multiple drug users and have consumed several different types of drugs within the past year, reports indicate....

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Georgia Daycare Provider Arrested for Drugging Kids

A teacher at a Monroe County Georgia daycare facility was arrested this week for allegedly drugging kids to make them sleep. Authorities have charged the...

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Island Boys Rapper and TikTok Star Arrested on Drug Charges

A member of the rap group “Island Boys” was arrested Sunday in Florida, on drug and gun charges according to reports. Arrest records from the...

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