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Buprenorphine in Pregnancy Safe for Long-Term Child Development, Study Finds

Medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine during pregnancy does not increase the risk of long-term neurodevelopmental problems in children, according to a major new study, welcome news for pregnant women managing opioid use disorder who need safe, …

Fentanyl-Laced Vapes Drive More Young Women to Detox in Texas

Young women across South Texas are increasingly entering detox programs, and fentanyl hidden inside vape devices may be a driving force behind the trend. That’s according to a behavioral health expert who spoke at a …

New Jersey Paramedics Can Now Give Buprenorphine in the Field

A New Jersey EMS agency has become the first in the nation to equip paramedics with long-acting injectable buprenorphine. It’s a move that could transform medication-assisted treatment from a clinic-based intervention into something that begins …

Pharmacy Methadone Dispensing Shows Strong Return on Investment

A new economic analysis published in JAMA Network Open finds that pharmacies offering medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder through methadone dispensing models are not just viable, they’re profitable. The findings could reshape how communities …

Gene Therapy May Offer Pain Relief Without Opioid Addiction Risk

A new gene therapy that mimics opioid pain relief without triggering addiction could reshape how chronic pain is treated, and may have significant implications for medical detox and opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment in the …

New Methadone Clinic Bridging Maine’s Opioid Treatment Gap

A new outpatient clinic is set to open in Ellsworth, Maine, and for people dependent on opioids in Hancock County, it could represent the first local access to a critical form of medication-assisted treatment. For …

Wisconsin Expands Medication Assisted Treatment in Jails and Prisons

A landmark report on medication-assisted treatment in Wisconsin’s correctional facilities shows that more incarcerated people than ever are getting evidence-based care for opioid use disorder. The data also suggests it is saving lives. For the …

West Virginia Methadone Clinic Ban Facing Lawsuits Amid New Data

West Virginia’s controversial ban on new methadone clinics is now under federal legal attack, even as state researchers launch a clinical trial that could reshape how medication-assisted treatment is delivered to some of the country’s …

Salem Medical Detox Center Expands Addiction Treatment Statewide

A new medical detox facility in Salem, Oregon is nearly ready to open its doors. When it does, it will offer supervised withdrawal services not just to local residents but to people seeking help from …

Higher Buprenorphine Doses Improve Opioid Treatment Retention

A new study is reshaping how clinicians think about medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, and the findings could directly impact how long patients stay in care and stay safe. Patients prescribed 17 to 24 …

How Addiction Nurses View Medication Assisted Treatment in Detox

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in detox settings remains a controversial topic despite its proven success. Some view it as a miracle cure, while others see it as simply trading one addiction for another. Patients often stabilize …

Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine Cuts OUD Healthcare Costs

A new real-world study published in Frontiers in Public Health finds that patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who stay on medication-assisted treatment with a monthly injectable buprenorphine formulation face significantly lower healthcare costs and …