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ACLU Sues to End West Virginia Methadone Clinic Moratorium

A federal lawsuit is challenging West Virginia’s nearly two-decade ban on new methadone clinics, and a local recovery specialist in Beckley is weighing in with concerns that reflect a broader national debate about the role …

New 3-Month Buprenorphine Implant Could Transform Opioid Detox Treatment

A new biodegradable implant capable of delivering buprenorphine for more than three months may represent a significant advance in medical detox and long-term treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Published in the Journal of Controlled …

Psychiatrist Warns of a Silent Benzodiazepine Crisis in America

A West Palm Beach psychiatrist is raising the alarm about what she calls a silent epidemic hiding in plain sight, one that benzodiazepine detox specialists and addiction medicine physicians say is reaching a critical point. …

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Mobile Medication-Assisted Treatment Launches in Rural North Carolina

A new mobile unit delivering medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is coming to rural western North Carolina, bringing clinicians, counseling and recovery support directly to communities where addiction care has long been out of …

Connecticut Bill Would Require Buprenorphine in Emergency Departments

A proposed Connecticut law could expand access to buprenorphine and other forms of medication assisted treatment at one of the most critical moments in the addiction cycle, the emergency room visit. Senate Bill 365, currently …

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 …

Cannabidiol Not THC Shows Promise for Severe Alcohol Addiction

A non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis may hold promise for people undergoing alcohol detox. According to new animal research by researchers at the University of California San Diego, cannabis could ease withdrawal symptoms, reduce relapse …

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 …