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Barriers to Buprenorphine Prescribing in Louisiana

A new peer-reviewed study published in Cureus (February 2026) reveals a troubling disconnect. Most Louisiana family physicians recognize the need for opioid use disorder treatment in their communities, yet the majority are still not offering …

New Documentary Examines Naltrexone in Detox for Opioids

Ben Westoff, a St. Louis journalist, produced a new documentary on naltrexone’s role in combating addiction. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs sometimes use naltrexone to block the effects of opioids and alcohol. The drug reduces cravings …

North Dakota Jail’s Opioid Treatment Program Cuts Overdose Deaths by 55%

A correctional facility in Minot is proving that medication-assisted treatment for opioid detox behind bars doesn’t just help inmates, it saves lives in the broader community. When people think about access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) …

Why Xanax Withdrawal Requires Medical Detox

A Los Angeles-based treatment center has published new clinical guidance on what patients and families can expect during Xanax rehabilitation, shining a light on one of addiction medicine’s most underappreciated dangers: benzodiazepine withdrawal. While opioid …

New Detox Center Opens in Tulsa

The Haven Detox Center is preparing to open a new medical detox facility in Tulsa focused on substance use and mental health care. The center is scheduled to begin operations aiming to address what leadership …

Why Emotional Wellness Is a Critical Part of Medical Detox

When people picture medical detox, they tend to focus on the physical, such as vital sign monitoring, medication-assisted treatment and the management of dangerous withdrawal symptoms. But new attention from treatment providers highlights what research …

BYU Study Links Immune System to Alcohol Addiction

A groundbreaking study from Brigham Young University suggests that the immune system may play a previously underestimated role in alcohol addiction. These findings that could eventually lead to new treatment options for the millions of …

Yoga May Support Opioid Detox Recovery

A recent study conducted in India analyzed opioid detox outcomes in recovery programs that incorporated yoga. The study, led by Suffala Goutham from the Department of Integrative Medicine, which falls under the National Institute of …

New Mexico Provider Expands Medical Detox and MAT Services

A New Mexico addiction treatment provider has expanded its medical detox and withdrawal management services statewide, offering both in-person clinical care and telehealth access to medically supervised detoxification. The expansion addresses a critical gap in …

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Long-Term MAT and Safe Opioid Detox Care

Of the 5.7 million people in the U.S. experiencing an opioid use disorder, only 25% receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT), despite its role in managing opioid withdrawal and reducing relapse risk after detox. Some don’t want …

Couples Detox Programs Highlight Benefits of Shared Recovery

A recent study conducted by Resurgence Alcohol & Drug Rehab Riverside in Riverside, California, examined how relationship-based treatment models perform within addiction treatment and medically supervised detox services. These couples rehab programs aim to support …

Ohio Funds Jail Detox and Addiction Treatment Programs

State Attorney General Dave Yost recently announced a fourth round of grants to support addiction treatment for inmates across Ohio. They’re meant to improve recovery access for justice-involved people across the state. They’ll help facilities …