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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.

Why Are Drug Overdose Deaths Down 24%?

Drug overdose deaths are expected to increase with the elimination of federal addiction treatment programs.

Opioid Addiction Treatment in Jail Highly Successful

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

Kratom Debate Heats Up

Learn about kratom, 7-OH, and their risks and benefits — from FDA warnings to research exploring potential treatments for opioid addiction.

Test-Driving the ToughLovePro, AI-Powered Addiction Recovery Chatbot

We took a new AI-powered addiction recovery chatbot for a test drive, and it’s pretty darn good.

The Collaborative Care Model for Addiction Treatment

When addiction is treated with collaborative care involving a physician, a mental health provider, and a behavioral health provider, sobriety rates skyrocket.