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Fort Kent, Maine is launching the first recovery high school with boarding in 30 years, combining abstinence-focused education with mental health support to...
Researchers identified DFNZ, a novel opioid that effectively treats pain in animal studies without causing respiratory depression, tolerance, or strong...
Scromiting, violent screaming vomiting linked to heavy marijuana use, is appearing in emergency rooms with increasing frequency.
A structured 10-minute alcohol assessment catches risky drinking before it becomes addiction.
Interior Health's integrated approach to substance use treatment combines same-day screening, medically supervised withdrawal, and community-based recovery...
Tampa Bay Recovery Center's new model prioritizes personalized care plans that match individual clinical needs, offering flexible treatment levels from...
Marijuana withdrawal is real and peaks within days of quitting, with intense physical and psychological symptoms lasting up to two weeks.
New research reveals how alcohol weakens the brain's stress response system, making relapse 40-60% likely within a year.
A severe shortage of chlordiazepoxide, the primary medication for safe alcohol withdrawal in the UK, has left treatment providers scrambling.
Generational identity influences addiction vulnerability and recovery needs. Baby Boomers face late-life opioid misuse, Gen X struggles with isolation,...
Naltrexone, a cheap medication that blocks alcohol cravings, shows an 80% success rate for reducing drinking.
Research shows intensive outpatient programs deliver recovery outcomes equal to residential rehab while letting patients keep jobs and homes.
Thirty days sober feels like a milestone, but it's actually one of recovery's highest-risk windows.
After years of climbing overdose deaths, Long Island is seeing dramatic drops in opioid use and fatalities.
Scottish medical schools are transforming addiction education through "Conversation Cafés" where students learn directly from people in recovery.
Low-dose ketamine injections can ease fentanyl withdrawal symptoms in hours instead of days, helping patients transition to buprenorphine treatment more safely...
Virtual intensive outpatient programs deliver structured addiction treatment from home, removing barriers for rural patients.
Integrated dual diagnosis rehab treats mood disorders and substance abuse simultaneously, reducing intoxication rates by 88% compared to treating conditions...
New research shows one-third of patients with severe liver cirrhosis can achieve significant recovery through early abstinence.
A 63-year-old woman quit smoking after four decades using medication and professional support, defying the odds that typically see fewer than one in three quit...
A synthetic opioid called cychlorphine, up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, has killed 16 people across Tennessee and resists standard overdose reversal...
About half of people with mental health disorders also struggle with substance abuse.
Methamphetamine overdose deaths surpassed opioids as Iowa's leading drug killer in 2024, but the state's public health system lacks the tools to fight back.
Contingency management, a reward-based treatment backed by decades of research, cuts overdose deaths by 40% for stimulant addiction.
Criminal organizations in Mexico are secretly mixing fentanyl into heroin supplies without users' knowledge, creating unpredictable drug markets that...
Medication-assisted treatment combines FDA-approved drugs with therapy to cut overdose death risk in half.
New research reveals 85.3% of people with mental illness experience adverse effects from vaping within 6 hours, with dual nicotine-cannabis users at highest...
Young adults who drink to cope with stress face permanent brain changes that trigger cognitive decline in middle age, even after years of sobriety.
Sussex County families now have access to free peer-led recovery support through a new nonprofit expansion. No income requirements or insurance needed.
Chronic alcohol use actively depletes essential vitamins and minerals, creating a self-reinforcing cycle that makes recovery harder.
Nearly 14% of high school students vape, often unaware nicotine damages developing brains.
A major UK study reveals 68% of 23-year-olds binge drink, drug use has tripled since age 17, yet daily smoking dropped to 9%.
A powerful opioid-like compound called 7-OH is appearing in convenience stores across Georgia, sometimes disguised as candy.
New research reveals meth triggers brain inflammation through the same pathways that create addiction.
A potent compound extracted from kratom is causing overdose deaths and addiction specialists warn it's 14-22 times stronger than morphine.
Vermont is ramping up addiction professional training to fill a critical workforce gap.
Detox alone doesn't cure addiction. Here's why experts say comprehensive treatment—including therapy, medication, and aftercare—is essential for lasting...
Alcohol withdrawal can turn deadly within 24-72 hours without medical care. Here's what happens in your body and why doctors say supervised detox isn't...
Xylazine, a veterinary sedative, is increasingly mixed with fentanyl across the U.S., complicating overdose treatment since naloxone doesn't reverse it.
New brain stimulation techniques and sleep medications are tackling addiction from unexpected angles, showing promise where traditional treatments often fail.
About half of people with mental illness also develop substance use disorders. Integrated treatment addressing both conditions simultaneously cuts relapse...
The NIH HEAL Initiative is accelerating research to combat opioid addiction and improve pain management.
Actress Jaimie Alexander's eight-year sobriety journey reveals how addiction hides behind success.
A new mobile app designed for people experiencing housing insecurity shows 50% reduction in drug use.
Researchers found that decreased focus on recovery is the strongest predictor of relapse in people with alcohol use disorder, even after sustained sobriety.
Nearly 87,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2024, but new data reveals stark disparities in who gets help—and who doesn't.
Laudanum, an opium-based tincture once prescribed widely, reveals why opioids are so addictive.
Cancer patients struggling with substance abuse face unique challenges, but treating addiction alongside cancer care—not after—significantly improves outcomes,...
New research shows online-only recovery meetings lead to worse outcomes than in-person attendance, but the reason may surprise you—it's not the format itself.
Substance use disorders are treatable chronic conditions. Evidence shows combining medications, counseling, and behavioral therapies—not willpower alone—gives...
