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AddictionNews

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Addiction Treatment in Jail Cuts Recidivism in Half

Medicine-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder pays big dividends by lowering recidivism rates.

Opioid Addiction and Senior Citizens

REACH Health Services in Baltimore, Maryland, provides opioid addiction treatment for senior citizens.

“Final Rule” Permanently Extends Addiction Treatment Through Telehealth

The DEA and HHS permanently extend telehealth services for addiction treatment started during the pandemic.

How State Governments Are Coping With Addiction Treatment Cutbacks

Two states with major success in curbing overdose deaths try to cope with addiction treatment cutbacks.

Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail Highly Successful

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

Using Micro Units to Lure Addicts Into Addiction Treatment

The city of Juneau, Alaska, is building 24 tiny homes for patients who enroll in addiction treatment.