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AddictionNews

Steve O'Keefe

The Hidden Costs of Addiction in the Workplace

Nearly 10% of the American workforce suffers from a substance use disorder, but most of them will recover.

Trump Administration Reinstates Funding for Addiction Treatment

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

Children’s Health Negatively Impacted By Early Smartphone Adoption

The earlier a child gets their first smartphone, the more likely they are to have mental health problems in adolescence.

Assessing Recreational Marijuana Legalization in Massachusetts

Several publications provide assessments of recreational marijuana legalization in Massachusetts.

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.

Hard Line on Drug Addicts Is Expensive and Deadly

California and Wisconsin try to increase addiction treatment in jails to reduce recidivism and overdose deaths.