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Do GLP-1 Drugs Work By Reducing Displacement?

Clinical trials and anecdotal evidence point to GLP-1 drugs as displacement reducers.

Opioid Addiction and Senior Citizens

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

RFK Jr. Launches STREETS Initiative for Addiction Treatment

Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces $100 million for the STREETS Initiative.

Hard Drug Decriminalization Ends in British Columbia

British Columbia terminates a hard drug decriminalization program when evidence points to its success.

Cannabis Legalization Is Reducing Opioid Use

A large, geographically diverse, cross-sectional sample in multiple U.S. metropolitan areas shows cannabis legalization reduces daily opioid use.

“Final Rule” Permanently Extends Addiction Treatment Through Telehealth

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