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NIDA Investigates Use of Psychedelic Drugs to Treat Substance Use Disorders

The director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse encourages research into psychedelic drugs for the treatment of substance use disorders.

Federal Government Causes Panic Attacks for Mental Health Workers

SAMHSA terminates funding for mental health and addiction treatment, then restores it two days later.

The Heart of Utah

Utah used to set the standard for combating homelessness and drug addiction. Now it’s turning toward involuntary incarceration.

Catholic Charities Treating Pornography Addiction

In response to a “marked surge” in demand, the Catholic Church has started offering treatment for pornography addiction.

Athens, Ohio, Sets the Standard for Addiction Treatment

Athens, Ohio, is a “hotbed of addiction” and has become a model of addiction treatment for other cities.

Opioid Use Disorder at Colleges and Universities

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