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Is Harlan, Kentucky, the Cradle of Recovery?

Opioid addiction settlement funds have transformed Harlan, Kentucky, from the OxyContin capital of the south into the cradle of recovery.

The Latest Research on Using GLP-1 Drugs to Battle Addiction

GLP-1 drugs in the treatment of addiction was a theme at the 56th annual conference of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Teenage Opioid Use Doubles in Ottawa

A report from Ottawa Public Health shows a shocking increase in teenage opioid use, doubling in just two years.

Controlled-Release Medication Could Improve Outcomes in Addiction Treatment

Researchers at VCU have formulated a drug that works better than methadone or buprenorphine at treating opioid use disorder.

The Under Use of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

The New York Times Magazine takes a long look at the history of the opioid crisis and the under use of buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.

An Inside Look at Addiction Treatment in Jail

A PublicSource investigation leads Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh, PA, to open its books on addiction treatment.