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8/9/2024
Telehealth A Lifeline for Those Battling Opioid Dependence
New research shows telehealth for opioid dependence may be a better option than traditional clinical care for those struggling with ...
8/9/2024
Study Shows Fake OxyContin Pills Are a Growing Concern This Year
Recent reports indicate that young Americans have found themselves in intensive care units (ICU) after using fake OxyContin pills that ...
7/23/2024
Doctors Can Help Overcome Opioid Dependency but Patients Are Unaware, Studies Show
We are living in unprecedented times when it comes to addiction treatment. There are not only facilities and organizations that ...
7/23/2024
Teens Prolonging Opioid Use Before and After Surgery, Study Shows
Why are so many youths getting prescription opioids too far in advance of surgeries and months afterward? According to a ...
7/3/2024
Cannabis Misuse on the Rise Among Older Adults, Study Shows
You may not think of your grandparents or their friends when it comes to marijuana use. Yet, the trends may ...
6/27/2024
Most Outpatient Mental Health Clinics Don’t Offer Opioid Addiction Meds
Only about one-third of outpatient mental health centers provide medication-assisted treatment for patients with opioid addiction, research shows. A nationwide ...
6/19/2024
Mind Over Matter: Using Mindfulness to Curb Opioid Cravings
In a randomized trial, recent studies showed that individuals experiencing opioid use disorder benefited from mindfulness techniques. Mindfulness has gained ...
5/22/2024
Small Towns Can Spell Big Trouble for Persons with Substance Use Disorders
Studies show that persons in rural areas are significantly less likely to receive care for substance use disorders (SUD) than ...
5/3/2024
Incarcerated Persons with SUD Leave Prison Undiagnosed and Untreated
Incarcerated persons released from prison are unlikely to receive treatment needed for substance use. National estimates suggest that 85% of ...
4/29/2024
Ozempic-Like Drugs Could Help People Stop Using Drugs and Alcohol
In recent studies, interest has been growing in the possible use of Semaglutide (sold as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus) to ...
4/19/2024
Gambling, Excessive Drinking–A Destructive Duo, Researchers Find
Problematic and potentially addictive behaviors strike on multiple fronts, according to a recent report from the American Psychological Association (APA). ...
4/8/2024
Doctors Urge FDA to Pull Genetic Opioid Marker Test Kit from Shelves
More than 30 prominent physicians across the country have signed a petition asking the FDA to reconsider its controversial decision ...
