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FDA approves first-ever mobile app for substance use disorders

Cesar Gamboa - September 18, 2017

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Zebrafish can be key in improving opioid addiction treatment

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New Zealand’s National Party announces $82 million crackdown on drugs

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Opioid epidemic is killing more than government shows

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Is my loved one on drugs?

Cesar Gamboa - October 12, 2016

What to look for if you suspect a loved one has a drug problem A recent study by the University of Cincinnati revealed a startling...

Canada attacks heroin problem with … heroin

October 7, 2016

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Addiction treatment strategies for the antisocial

February 10, 2017

Surge in ICU admissions linked to opioid overdoses

August 28, 2017

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President’s commission to combat the opioid crisis delays report again

July 22, 2017

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Drug overdoses killed more Americans in 2016 than Vietnam War

Cesar Gamboa - September 25, 2017

The Vietnam War lasted nearly 20 years and tallied 58,220 deaths. In stark contrast, about 64,070 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2016 alone,...

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Jeff Sessions praises record-setting drug seizures in San Diego

Topher Avery - September 24, 2017

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions made an appearance in San Diego on Wednesday to commemorate the record-breaking 450,000 pounds of illicit drugs seized by...

The University of Texas leads $29 million research series on alcoholism

September 23, 2017

Drugstores that are a part of the national chain CVS Pharmacy are going to become the first in the country to set a limit on opioid prescription drugs to seven days.

National drugstore chain becomes the first to limit opioid prescriptions

September 22, 2017

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Parenting tips for helping a child after addiction treatment

September 21, 2017

Mayo Clinic revamps guidelines after opioid overprescribing is revealed

September 20, 2017

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How researchers want to end the opioid crisis

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Are teen athletes at a higher risk for opioid addiction?

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Emergency room physicians look for solutions to curb opioid overdoses

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The impacts of heavy drinking on the brain

Livia Areas-Holmblad - May 26, 2017

The impacts of heavy drinking on the human brain and the behavioral changes linked to excessive alcohol consumption were recently analyzed in a study...

A mother’s love (Aimee Dunkle Interview Part 1 of 4)

December 6, 2016

How do recreational opioid users perceive supervised injection sites?

July 20, 2017

Teen drug use drops to new lows, survey shows

December 14, 2016

Fentanyl-related deaths in Delaware soar 180 percent over three years

December 21, 2016

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Naloxone distribution with clean syringe programs saves lives of opioid users

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The prevalence and impact of social media addiction in adolescents

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Diversity in social interactions boosts addiction recovery, new study finds

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Pennsylvania to adopt ASAM guidelines for addiction treatment

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Party.0 nonprofit brings substance-free parties to campus across nation

admin - October 13, 2016

Addiction Now has learned of the new nonprofit organization Party.0, which is bringing sober parties to college campuses, encouraging students to have a good...

Why are teen athletes more likely to misuse opioids?

April 21, 2017

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January 27, 2017

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San Francisco budget targets opioid epidemic

Topher Avery - June 14, 2017

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San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee unveiled the city’s budget outline earlier this month, which allocates $10 billion toward programs designed to help mitigate the...

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