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Opioid Addiction

“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.

Opioid Use Disorder at Colleges and Universities

From Pleasanton, California, to Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, colleges look for ways to curb opioid use disorder (OUD).

Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail Highly Successful

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

Reducing Opioid Use With Cannabis

Two recent studies show dramatic reductions in opioid use for chronic pain when cannabis is added to treatment.