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Two medicines for opioid addiction also help with compulsive gambling

The medicines nalmefene and naltrexone helped compulsive gamblers reduce their betting activities, trials have shown ... read more

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

Stand Up Mississippi fights drug addiction on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a day to safely dispose of unused prescriptions. read more

Faith-based center offers help for drug addiction in Laredo

With drug addiction on the rise in Laredo and Webb County, friends and family members may find themselves seeking options to assist their loved ones battling substance abuse. read more

'Despicable' Leeds drug addict filmed herself sexually abusing boy in payment for mounting debt

A drug addict filmed herself sexually abusing a young boy after being bribed by a dealer to send him the snaps in lieu of payment for her debt. read more

President Signs Landmark FEND Off Fentanyl Act Into Law, Targeting International Drug Traffickers

President Biden recently signed the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act into law, initiating a robust crackdown on the intricate network of traffickers fueling ... read more

Rapid City man overcomes addiction, graduates Drug Court

RAPID CITY, S.D. - Drug addiction is an issue that has touched the life of nearly every American, impacting not only addicts but their families and communities. Some individuals who ... read more

It’s Apparently ‘Racist’ to Protect Children From Parental Drug Use

The consequences of drug use extend far beyond the individual user, though decriminalization advocates often don’t acknowledge this reality. read more

Drug, alcohol abuse goes untreated in many ex-prisoners

Most ex-cons are unlikely to receive substance use treatment following their release from prison, even though odds are high they are struggling with addiction, a new study finds. National estimates ... read more

Ex-Scottsbluff police captain who stole drugs for opioid addiction sentenced

District Court Judge Cindy Volkmer sentenced Brian Wasson to three and a half years to five years and eight months in prison for felony theft. read more

Safely get rid of old medications on Drug Take Back Day

Drug overdose is the leading cause of unnatural death in Virginia. Many times addiction begins with someone taking drugs prescribed for a family member or friend. One way to help protect our loved ... read more

XChange Recovery’s message to families of those struggling with addiction: ‘There is hope’

Becky Berhardt vividly remembers bawling on the phone years ago as she spoke with her son, who was struggling with homelessness and addiction. read more