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Gov. Newsom, the drug that kills most Americans is on grocery store shelves

Hey, Gov. Newsom. I’ve been in Dallas with some of the best addiction doctors and researchers in America these last few days. There’s so very much going on here – which we’ll expand on in coming weeks ... 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

Drug, substance abuse and addiction statistics 2024

according to the most recent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey. 3 Below, we’ve compiled comprehensive drug, substance abuse and addiction statistics that ... read more

Say Hello to Your Addiction Risk Score — Courtesy of the Tech Industry

A number of new tech companies want to solve the opioid crisis with algorithms. It’s a flawed and potentially harmful proposition. read more

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

Brian Wasson, a former captain with the Scottsbluff Police Department, was sentenced to prison for felony theft of drug evidence. read more

The drug ibogaine might cure addiction. But it's illegal in the U.S.

It causes what most users call a hellish, traumatic trip — lasting up to 24 hours — through forgotten memories and past trauma. In other words, it's not the kind of drug that people become ... 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

What the drug reform movement missed

Drug decriminalization was meant to end the war on drugs, but Oregon's failures mean US reformers should take a closer look at Portugal's drug laws. read more

The Science Behind Meth Addiction

One of the best ways to overcome meth addiction is by enrolling in denver drug rehab. Using meth repeatedly has severe consequences for your health. The place that is most affected by meth ... read more

A common pathway in the brain that enables addictive drugs to hijack natural reward processing

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows cocaine and morphine to take over natural reward processing systems. read more