Apr. 1, 2026
UC Researcher Explores Using GLP-1s to Treat Substance Abuse
John Winhusen leads study pairing GLP-1 medications with buprenorphine to improve opioid addiction treatment retention.
Apr. 1, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel Touts Efforts to Stop Fentanyl Deaths in Lehigh Valley
Law enforcement leaders gather in Allentown to address the opioid crisis and seek solutions.
Apr. 1, 2026
Texas Launches Ibogaine Clinical Trials After Drug Companies Fail to Meet Funding Requirements
State will fully fund its own psychedelic research program after private partners couldn't meet criteria.
Apr. 1, 2026
Missouri AG Sues American Shaman Over Kratom Products
Global Kratom Coalition applauds lawsuit targeting alleged synthetic opioid sales.
Apr. 1, 2026
Former Whitesburg High School Becomes Men's Recovery Facility
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation opens transitional living program in converted school building.
Apr. 1, 2026
Missouri Sues Kratom Company Over 'Deadly' Synthetic Opioid
Attorney General claims 7-hydroxymitragynine is a dangerous substance being sold as a 'safe, natural product'
Apr. 1, 2026
Los Angeles Addiction Hotline Launches New Substance Abuse Helpline
The dedicated hotline connects LA County residents with inpatient rehab, insurance verification, and 24/7 support.
Mar. 31, 2026
New Cost Model Shows Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine Can Reduce Staffing Burdens in Prisons
Study estimates SUBLOCADE® may cut staff time and costs compared to other opioid use disorder medications in jails and prisons.
Mar. 31, 2026
New Study Uncovers Link Between Stress and Addiction
Texas A&M researchers identify direct brain pathway connecting stress response to habit formation and decision-making.
Mar. 31, 2026
New Cost Impact Model Highlights Potential Benefits of Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine
Study finds monthly injectable treatment could reduce staffing burdens for opioid addiction care providers
Mar. 31, 2026
Singer Lola Young Shares Health Update on Addiction Recovery
The rising pop star opens up about her 'ongoing process' of treatment and healing.
Mar. 31, 2026
Michigan Overdose Deaths Set to Decline for Fourth Year
Meth and cocaine make a comeback as DEA cracks down on fentanyl
Mar. 31, 2026
Maryland High School Replaces Toilets After Students Flush Vapes
Plastic vaping devices clog plumbing and cost the school hundreds of dollars per replacement.
Mar. 30, 2026
Kratom Poisonings Spike, Raising Health Concerns
CDC reports dramatic 1,200% increase in kratom exposure reports to poison control centers over 10 years
Mar. 30, 2026
Harm Reduction: How Naloxone Saves Lives
Amid the opioid crisis, naloxone is a vital tool for reversing overdoses and preventing deaths.
Mar. 30, 2026
Oklahoma Agencies Promote Safe Medication Disposal
Drug take-back programs aim to prevent misuse and environmental harm.
Mar. 30, 2026
Couple Finds Recovery Support in Valley Resources
After hitting rock bottom, a family turns to local programs to overcome addiction.
Mar. 29, 2026
Kratom Overdose Kills Kansas City Man Seeking Opioid-Free Pain Relief
Family files wrongful death lawsuit against smoke shop that sold unregulated kratom products
Mar. 28, 2026
Healthcare Leader Builds Staffing Firm on Lessons from Addiction Recovery
Nathan Young's 55 Silver connects healthcare organizations with reliable professionals, drawing on his experience helping people rebuild their lives.
Mar. 27, 2026
Study Links Nicotine Pouches to Seizure Risk and Brain Damage
Inhaled CBD Shown to Reverse Nicotine-Induced Neurological Harms
