AddictionSep 9, 2026
$1.86 million awarded to combat opioid addiction in Mahoning Valley
The funds will be used to expand access to addiction treatment and support recovery in Mahoning and Trumbull Counties.
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Updated Nov 15, 2026 2:00 AM PT
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AddictionSep 9, 2026
New Allegheny Recovery Partnership Plan aims to overhaul addiction treatment
Roughly 13,000 Allegheny County residents receive treatment for substance use disorder, but county officials say that figure captures only a fraction of the people struggling with addiction whom they ...
AddictionSep 8, 2026
Fort Wayne mayor announces more than $520,000 for addiction work by 14 nonprofits
Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced more than $520,000 in funding for 14 nonprofits focused on helping people overcome the effects of opioid and substance addiction.
AddictionSep 8, 2026
Three in Four Believe Fear of Exposure Keeps People from Seeking Substance Use Treatment, Inova Survey Finds
Today, Inova Health released new data revealing fear and stigma remain top barriers preventing those in need from seeking treatment for substance use disorder. Three in four respondents to the Act on ...
AddictionSep 8, 2026
Quel Health launches telehealth platform for addiction treatment using GLP-1s
The platform is currently available in 41 states and Washington, D.C., with plans to expand nationally by the end of 2026.
AddictionSep 8, 2026
TN comptroller probes Rutherford opioid board mailer expense complaint
The state launched an investigation after a phone complaint questioning advertising expenses of the Rutherford County Opioid Board.
AddictionSep 8, 2026
1 in 9 Americans has alcohol use disorder -- but that's an improvement
Millions fewer Americans have analcohol use disorder. Doctors say changing attitudes about drinking may be part of the reason.
AddictionSep 8, 2026
Stress Can Increase Risk Of Substance Addiction
We did not expect to see any sex differences, but when we increased the stress level, the men worked harder than the women to get a stronger dose ...
AddictionSep 7, 2026
South Korean teens report serious online gambling problems
More than 1,700 S. Korean youths reported online gambling problems, with average stakes reaching 3 million won and most cases involving casino games.
AddictionSep 7, 2026
Could GLP-1s spell relief for opioid addiction?
Researchers test whether drugs to reduce food cravings can help people with substance-use disorders, but urge a cautious approach ...
AddictionSep 4, 2026
Sweden Launches Inquiry Into Gambling Risks Facing Young Adults With Regulatory Changes Planned
Sweden has opened a wide‑ranging inquiry aimed at reducing gambling harm among children and young adults, with a particular focus on boys and young men. The government said the review will look at how ...
AddictionSep 4, 2026
Psilocybin study explores new treatment for cocaine use disorder
Albert Arias, MD, chief of addiction psychiatry at Carilion Clinic, has received an award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to research how psilocybin, a psychedelic compound being ...
AddictionSep 4, 2026
GROW is working in Georgia to create recovery-friendly workplaces for people with substance use disorder
A partnership between the Georgia Council for Recovery and Georgia Southern and Augusta Universities is working to educate employers around the state about supporting people in recovery from substance ...
AddictionSep 3, 2026
$1.6 million announced to fight opioid addiction in Iowa
A new round of state funding aims to strengthen opioid prevention and treatment across Iowa.
AddictionSep 3, 2026
Studies, Educational Resources Increase Public Understanding of Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
Addiction is not only an adult problem, and it does not discriminate based on race, color, or social status. According to the reported results taken from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and ...
AddictionSep 3, 2026
Brendan Sorsby on gambling addiction: 'A ton of remorse'
Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby expressed remorse for his history of sports betting in a new documentary series ...
AddictionSep 3, 2026
CG Public Health gets $300,000 state grant to fight opioid addiction
Cerro Gordo County Department of Public Health received $317,344. Cerro Gordo County has a high percentage of overdose deaths compared to other Iowa counties. The North Iowa Justice Support Program ...
AddictionSep 3, 2026
McMaster study shows more people living with mood and substance use disorders at the same time
The research team behind the paper says there is a pressing need to integrate mental health and substance use services, particularly for youth and females, who are disproportionately affected.
AddictionSep 3, 2026
CT man sought help for opioid addiction. His mom found him dead 36 hours later: "Now I'm his voice"
"Why isn't it standard practice that you would just help someone who comes in looking for help?" Diane Santos says.
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Rusan Pharma targets ₹20,000-25,000 crore addiction treatment market, to invest ₹200 crore in Kandla
Company expects addiction treatment and critical pain management to contribute to growth as it expands manufacturing capacity and overseas business.
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Anthony Wint says gambling addiction was bigger battle than 2 UFC fights
Anthony Wint says his toughest opponent was his gambling addiction. Wint was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in 2018 and waived the next year. He desperately started preparing ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Why addiction researchers are paying closer attention to GLP-1 drugs
A Journal of Clinical Investigation Viewpoint highlights growing evidence that GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly semaglutide, may reduce alcohol consumption and some other substance-related ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Psilocybin therapy shows strong potential for treating cocaine addiction
Two newly published studies suggest that psychedelic compounds may offer a novel approach to treating cocaine addiction. A clinical trial published in JAMA Network Open found that psilocybin combined ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Sold his car and clothes, and nearly his home: the human cost of gambling
What started as something enjoyable in 2020 soon became a gambling habit that cost Sbonelo Mabena his car, his clothes and almost his home.
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Liza Minnelli, 80, 'grateful to be alive' amid substance use disorder diagnosis and recovery journey: 'Thank God'
Liza Minnelli opened up about her substance use disorder diagnosis, sharing that she is grateful for those that have supported her during recovery.
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Bridge to Recovery Walk returns Sept. 20 to support mental health, substance use recovery
FRANKLIN — Concord Hospital Health System invites community members to come together in support of individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders at the annual Bridge ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Liza Minnelli grateful to be alive amid substance use disorder
Liza Minnelli shared she’s “grateful to be alive” after a decades-long battle with substance use disorder: “Thank God I have so much support.” ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
A state gave sheriffs 20% of its opioid settlement cash We followed the money.
The Current, Gulf States Newsroom, and Verite News — to ask all 64 sheriffs in the state how they’ve spent their opioid settlement funds. The responses were shared and presented in a data table for ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
New, Noninvasive Options Show Promise for Treating Substance Use
Doctors may be able to use focused sound waves and other noninvasive forms of “neuromodulation” to treat substance use disorder and reduce drug and alcohol cravings, according to UVA Health ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Kindbridge Study Says First Responders Are at High Risk of Gambling Addiction
A Kindbridge Behavioral Health study says first responders are at a higher risk of developing gambling addiction.