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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Repeat Overdose Risk

The period right after medical detox is one of the most dangerous windows in addiction recovery, and a new large-scale study suggests a class of medications originally developed for diabetes and weight loss may help …

Study Finds Mirtazapine Eases Meth Withdrawal Cravings

Methamphetamine use disorder has no FDA-approved medication for treatment, which makes every new clinical trial in this space worth watching. A small randomized trial published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine found that mirtazapine, an …

Alaska Makes Buprenorphine Access by Telehealth Permanent

Alaska has adopted permanent rules for prescribing buprenorphine through telemedicine, giving physicians and people going through medical detox for opioid use disorder a stable, long-term framework instead of temporary emergency measures. The new rules take …

North Hollywood Center Expands Physician-Led Medical Detox

Titan Recovery Center, a Joint Commission-accredited facility in North Hollywood, California, is expanding access to physician-led medical detox and residential addiction treatment for adults across Southern California. The expansion focuses specifically on the two levels …

Study Finds Suboxone Cuts Overdose Risk After Detox

People who start buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) after medical detox from opioids have a lower risk of a nonfatal opioid overdose in the following six months than people who start extended-release naltrexone (Vivitrol), according to a new …

Bristol, VA Methadone Clinic Closes Regional Treatment Gap

For people in the Tri-Cities region of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, medical detox for opioid use disorder has often meant a long drive. A new methadone clinic operated by Cedar Recovery in Bristol, Virginia …

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Huntington, New York Offers Free Naloxone Training for Students

The Town of Huntington, New York, will host a free naloxone training program for college and high school students on July 28, teaching young people to recognize an opioid overdose and administer the medication that …

ASU Study Links Opioid Withdrawal to Gene Changes

New gene research from Arizona State University is adding to a growing body of evidence that opioid withdrawal does far more than cause physical discomfort. It appears to alter gene regulation in ways that affect …

Luxury Rehab Trends Highlight Value of Medical Detox

Addiction treatment is getting more personalized, and that shift is showing up most clearly in high-end rehab centers built around lower staff-to-client ratios and individualized care plans. A recent industry roundup highlighted five states leading …

New Medical Detox Center Opens in Laguna Beach, California

A new medical detox center has opened in Laguna Beach, California, adding supervised withdrawal management capacity in a state where demand for medical detox continues to outpace available care. Why Medical Detox Matters in This …

New Medication Unit Brings Opioid Treatment to Red Bluff, CA

A new medication unit in Red Bluff, California is putting medication-assisted treatment within reach for people who previously had to travel out of Tehama County to start opioid treatment. Why Medical Detox and MOUD Access …

Most Rural Counties Lack Medicare Methadone Detox Access

Medical detox for opioid use disorder often depends on methadone, but a new study finds that more than 93 percent of rural counties in the United States have no Medicare-enrolled opioid treatment program able to …