A major cause of preventable death in the United States is alcohol. Each year 178,000 Americans die from excessive alcohol use. Health experts also noted that health risks can occur at even low levels of …
Avery Lane for Women in Novato, California has added a medically supervised detox program that connects withdrawal management directly to residential addiction treatment. The women-only provider says clients who complete detox at its Marin County …
The IPM Food Pantry in Cincinnati now has a harm reduction vending machine that provides naloxone and other supplies. The University of Cincinnati partnered with local organizations and the Hamilton County Mental Health and Recovery …
A report published in TAPinto Livingston highlights the gap between needing addiction treatment and getting help. The article cites 2025 data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and notes that alcohol remains …
Several medications get used at hospitals for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal. A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine compared phenobarbital with diazepam. Researchers looked at hospital stays and other outcomes to see whether one …