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.
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Updated Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM PT
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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 behind the scenes of the Red Raiders' turbulent offseason.
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.
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Liza Minnelli Feels ‘Grateful to Be Alive' Amid Substance Use Disorder
Liza Minnelli is opening up about being diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). “Hey Kids, [I] am grateful to be alive and able to honor National Recovery Month,” Minnelli, 80, wrote via ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Nearly 45% Punjab jail inmates enrolled for opioid addiction treatment: Govt tells HC
Punjab government told the Punjab and Haryana High Court that 15,768 inmates in the state's jails are enrolled for opioid addiction treatment. The figures have sharpened focus on prison drug ...
AddictionSep 2, 2026
Brain Circuit May Help Drive Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol use disorder is a serious health problem that can make it difficult for a person to control their drinking. People may continue to drink even when alcohol is harming their health, ...
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Opioid overdoses down, so Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative shifts focus
In response to an alarming number of opioid addictions and overdoses nearly a decade ago, the Wood County Addiction Response Collaborative was created. In the last five years, more than 200 people ...
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Young Gambling Addict Blew Through $100k On Sports Gambling — But It Didn’t End There
A former college student who previously lost more than $100,000 gambling on sports turned to prediction markets after moving home to Utah, where betting was prohibited.
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Recovery residences are key for treating substance use disorder. Lawmakers fight for their existence
Recognizing both the need for recovery residences and the need for high quality standards of care, advocates in the recovery community want a bill passed that mandates some level of certification for ...
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Desert Hope Treatment Center Addresses Community Need for Increased Addiction Services with New Virtual Program
Desert Hope Treatment Center, a leading addiction treatment provider in Las Vegas, has added a virtual intensive outpatient treatment program to its array of care services. The Nevada rehab has added ...
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Baltimore kicks off campaign to reduce substance use disorder stigmas
Baltimore is kicking off a new campaign to address stigma around substance use disorder as part of its effort to reduce drug overdoses.
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Families seeking addiction treatment say 'call back tomorrow' not an acceptable response in toxic drug crisis
At an event marking B.C.'s toxic drug crisis in Prince George, families shared stories of trying to find help, only to be told none was available.
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Albany County directs opioid settlement funds to addiction prevention
ALBANY, NY (WRGB)- Albany County is putting millions of dollars from opioid settlement funds toward addiction prevention and recovery efforts, as the county’s b ...
AddictionSep 1, 2026
Rick Campanelli reveals personal battle with past gambling addiction in ‘Tempted’ memoir
On Breakfast Television on Tuesday, Campanelli spoke out his personal battle with a previous gambling addiction that almost tore his life apart. Campanelli said his addiction stemmed from the high he ...
AddictionAug 31, 2026
Exploring the psychology behind gambling addiction
The Nature of Gambling Addiction Gambling addiction, often referred to as compulsive gambling or gambling disorder, is a psychological condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to gamble ...
AddictionAug 31, 2026
Asheboro Clinic Becomes NC's 100th Opioid Treatment Site as Overdose Deaths Plunge
North Carolina's 100th opioid treatment clinic is coming to Asheboro this October, as overdose deaths keep falling statewide.