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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 …

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13 Warning Signs of Cocaine Overdose and How to Get Help Now

In This Article How Common is Cocaine Overdose? What is Cocaine Toxicity? 13 Signs of a Cocaine Overdose How Much Cocaine Can Cause an Overdose? How to Know if Someone is Overdosing Right Now What …

New Study Exposes Gaps in Race and Addiction Treatment

A new study has revealed significant gaps in race and addiction treatment access. According to researchers Black and Hispanic people are “significantly less likely” to be given two critical medications used in the treatment of …

Boulder Peer Recovery Leader’s Inspiring Journey

The man behind the Boulder peer recovery network has helped hundreds of people escape the thralls of substance dependency. And it’s largely because of Harold Niedzielski’s own story of healing that he’s become such a …

Ohio to Fund $2.3M in Addiction Treatment for Inmates

Jails across the state of Ohio have received a second round of grants totaling $2.3 million to prioritize addiction treatment for inmates. Substance abuse is among the leading causes of death for prisoners. Preventing Overdose …

Buprenorphine Smuggling Sparks Detox Access Calls

A buprenorphine smuggling incident at a Michigan prison is sparking detox access calls nationwide. It comes after a corrections officer was found guilty of smuggling the drugs to inmates at the minimum security facility in …

How Underdosing MAT Raises Opioid Overdose Risk

The opioid overdose crisis continues to plague communities across the US but according to a new report there’s one risk factor that is little discussed and even less well understood. This threat is the underdosing …

How Long Does It Take To Detox From Fentanyl?

Fentanyl stands out as one of the most potent synthetic opioids available today. It’s a prescription drug designed to manage severe pain, particularly after surgery or for cancer patients. However, it can also be extremely …

Is Xanax Addictive? Signs, Symptoms, and Statistics of Xanax Addiction

Xanax is often prescribed to manage anxiety. The downside of this treatment is that the drug can be addictive. Patients who take Xanax can become both physically and psychologically dependent on the drug, which can …

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