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More Doctors Can Prescribe a Leading Addiction Treatment. Why Aren't More People Getting Help?

A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe it ... read more

A ‘transformational’ way to treat drug addiction gains momentum at Mass. hospitals

Embedding teams of addiction specialists within hospitals can reduce the severity of substance use, increase participation in treatment, and dramatically reduce hospital readmissions — all of which ... read more

Tennessee regulations prevent good addiction treatment for opioid use disorder patients

Opioid: As a doctor, I learned that Tennessee laws prohibit medical professionals from providing standard-of-care treatment. read more

How L.A. County is trying to remake addiction treatment — no more ‘business as usual’

A Los Angeles County initiative called Reaching the 95% aims to engage with more people than the fraction of Angelenos already getting addiction treatment. read more

Today in Oklahoma: Valley Hope Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Sponsored Content In this segment of Today in Oklahoma, Jack visits with Lamont Malcom, Executive Director of Addiction Treatment and Recovery. read more

Addiction Treatment Company, Indivior, Reports 12% YoY Growth For First Quarter Led By Sublocade Sales

Cash and investment totaled $ 356 million at the end of the first quarter (including$27m restricted for self-insurance), primarily reflecting quarterly net cash outflows related to scheduled ... read more

Small gift cards can be a key tool to stop stimulant addiction, but stigma stands in the way

Cottrell, who is now 41 years old, entered a comprehensive opioid addiction treatment program at West Virginia University run by Chiasson-Downs in the spring of 2022 that utilized the contingency ... read more

Analysis of Gambling Addiction Across U.S. States

The latest report from WalletHub has revealed the rankings of U.S. states based on their susceptibility to gambling addiction. Titled “Most Gambling-Addicted States,” the report assesses the extent of ... read more

Commentary: This insurance company tactic is jeopardizing addiction treatment

And like other health care professionals, addiction professionals are paid after a rigorous process that requires the insurance company to do two things: Determine if the person is covered for ... read more

Opinion: Rural Coloradans need greater access to opioid addiction treatment and a new federal bill would help

Allowing addiction medicine specialists to prescribe methadone would improve the availability of a lifesaving treatment. read more

More than $230,000 raised at charity event for mental health, addiction treatment scholarships

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - More than $230,000 was raised at a charity concert for mental health and addiction treatment. On Tuesday, April 16, Fund Recovery, a nonprofit that helps people get the ... read more

Today in Oklahoma: Valley Hope Outpatient Addiction Treatment

Sponsored Content In this segment of Today in Oklahoma, Jack visits with Lamont Malcom, Executive Director of Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery. read more