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What’s Working: Addiction Treatment in New Hampshire

New Hampshire leads the nation in reducing overdose deaths. We examine the Granite State’s approach to addiction treatment.

Hard Line on Drug Addicts Is Expensive and Deadly

California and Wisconsin try to increase addiction treatment in jails to reduce recidivism and overdose deaths.

Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders

Does avoidance learning lead to addiction or result from it? A new study tries to answer that question.

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.