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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …