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Why We Need Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment

Adopting evidence-based treatment is essential to tackling the overdose crisis. Bias and stigma in this area can lead to unnecessary deaths.

Trump Administration Reinstates Funding for Addiction Treatment

The Trump administration restores funding for addiction treatment and addiction research by reinstating the SUPPORT Act.

What’s Working: Addiction Treatment in New Hampshire

New Hampshire leads the nation in reducing overdose deaths. We examine the Granite State’s approach to addiction treatment.

Addiction Treatment Policy Combines Carrots and Sticks

A report from the Brookings Institution assesses strategies for increasing participation in addiction treatment programs.

How State Governments Are Coping With Addiction Treatment Cutbacks

Two states with major success in curbing overdose deaths try to cope with addiction treatment cutbacks.

Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail Highly Successful

A new study shows the value of medicine-assisted opioid addiction treatment in correctional settings.