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Opioid Addiction

Investigative Journalist Takes a Hard Look at California’s Addiction Treatment Programs

Watchdog Columnist Teri Sforza attends ASAM55 and comes away with a few suggestions for California Governor Gavin Newsom.

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.

Drug Companies “Apathetic” About Testing GLP-1 Drugs to Treat Substance Use Disorders

Early studies of GLP-1 drugs for substance abuse treatment show promise, but drug companies are slow to fund research.

New DNA Test Predicts Susceptibility to Opioid Addiction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of a new DNA test to identify patients at risk of opioid use disorder.

Buprenorphine As an Emergency Treatment for Opioid Overdose

Training and equipping emergency medical personnel to administer buprenorphine is a money saver and a lifesaver.