Pain and Addiction
The opioid addiction crisis has caused an unintended problem: chronic pain patients chronically under-prescribed.
Opioid Addiction and Senior Citizens
REACH Health Services in Baltimore, Maryland, provides opioid addiction treatment for senior citizens.
Cannabis Legalization Is Reducing Opioid Use
A large, geographically diverse, cross-sectional sample in multiple U.S. metropolitan areas shows cannabis legalization reduces daily opioid use.
“Final Rule” Permanently Extends Addiction Treatment Through Telehealth
The DEA and HHS permanently extend telehealth services for addiction treatment started during the pandemic.
Famous Criminologist Credits China for Declining U.S. Overdose Deaths
Dr. Peter Reuter, author of Disorganized Crime, reveals how a shift in China’s export policies reduced the U.S. overdose death rate.
New Drug Shows Promising Results Treating Opioid Use Disorder
The drug troriluzole shows promise in treating opioid use disorder in a Temple University study.