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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.

The Forward Trust Raises the Standard for Addiction Treatment

Princess Catherine recently called attention to the Forward Trust, providing the U.K. with addiction treatment services and much more.

Avoidance Learning and Substance Use Disorders

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

Addiction Treatment Policy Combines Carrots and Sticks

A report from the Brookings Institution assesses strategies for increasing participation in addiction treatment programs.

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.