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More Studies Show Positive Impacts From GLP-1 Agonist Drugs

A new survey from National Geographic explores many positive outcomes of recent trials with GLP-1 agonist drugs.

The Community Reinforcement Approach for Substance Use Disorders

Developed in the 1970s and refined in the 1990s, the Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) is inexpensive and effective.

Contingency Management Comes of Age

Contingency management — the practice of paying rewards for compliance with addiction treatment programs — is so successful it’s finally being adopted.

Oregon Passes Legislation Making Sweeping Changes to Substance Use Disorder Laws

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed new legislation expanding treatment programs and restoring criminal penalties for drug possession.

Telehealth Company, Pelago, Raises Additional $58 Million in Venture Capital Funding

Virtual clinic, Pelago, raises $58 million for expansion in remote delivery of substance use disorder treatment.

Wastewater Analysis From the Happiest Places on Earth

Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) for drugs could be enormously helpful in directing drug use prevention and recovery resources.