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As behavioral healthcare continues to evolve, Lummis believes the industry still has significant room for innovation. Organizations willing to continuously evaluate their approach, listen to feedback, ...
Governor JB Pritzker signed a bill that recognizes gambling addiction under the same legal framework as alcohol and drug use disorders in the state. That makes way for more programs and support ...
The new trial, conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, will gauge whether the popular weight loss drug can help curb alcohol use.
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The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The State of New York filed a lawsuit against Kalshi on Friday, accusing the prediction market company of running an 'illegal gambling operation.' ...
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has proposed a ban on gambling ads and sponsorships to promote responsible gaming and tackle the country’s rising gambling addiction. Even with ...
Mayor Brandon Scott and the Baltimore City Council filed suit against JOpen LLC, Martian Sales LLC, and Pur Botanicals LLC, according to WBAL NewsRadio. The city alleges the companies marketed kratom ...
Calling it an ‘illegal, unlicensed gambling operation’, state seeks to halt Kalshi’s operations and force it to forfeit profits ...
Opioid addiction has cast a shadow over the U.S. But this pharma stock, which targets the issue, is eyeing a fresh entry as profits soar.
Prison and a ban from gambling are among the terms of a sentence for a Minnesota man who stole nearly $700,000 from his employer, spent the money on online wagering and alleged that a now-defunct ESPN ...
The Maine Monitor recently published a four-part series about addiction treatment in Maine’s jails. The series was supported by ...
While addiction can affect every aspect of life, from physical health and mental wellbeing to relationships and finances, recovery offers the opportunity to rebuild and move forward.
Whether it involves alcohol, prescription medication or illegal drugs, addiction can influence every aspect of a persons life, including their career.
New York's attorney general sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, accusing it of running an illegal gambling platform.
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has sought to prohibit gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to foster a more responsible gaming environment and curb gambling ...
A new position paper from researchers at the University of Aberdeen warns that opioid use disorder in the U.K. is a "large and probably underestimated" problem, and that without urgent action, opioid ...
Laguna Treatment Center, a leading provider of addiction treatment in Southern California, has expanded its services with the addition of a virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP). Since 2016, the ...
A new state law treats gambling disorder like substance use disorders, expanding opportunities for treatment, prevention and public awareness.
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Crawford said the majority of the center’s budget is operational expenses for the residential recovery program. For women in recovery, it costs between $36,000 and $45,000 per student for a 12- to ...
Physical activity has been shown to improve sleep and may serve as an effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, few studies have examined the impact of Adapted Physical…
Real-world evidence on outpatient program participation and time to treatment discontinuation (treatment retention) in patients with gambling disorder in Japan remains limited. In this study, we characterized baseline…
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are increasing globally, and social support as well as access to substance-free activities are essential for sustained recovery. Mental health services should therefore be effective…
Background Buprenorphine is an effective treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), but many patients discontinue this medication within six-months of initiation and racial disparities in access and retention in…
Sleep disturbances are sometimes reported in clinical settings among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Although numerous studies have explored this issue, a…
Methadone is the gold standard treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). In the U.S., methadone is usually only available through licensed opioid treatment programs (OTPs), but a 2021 federal rule provided an opportunity…
Background Early adolescent psychoactive substance use poses major health and social risks. School-based programs enhancing psychosocial skills are effective for prevention. This study aims to develop, implement, and…
Integrating pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) into facility-based medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and community-based needle and syringe exchange (NSP) programs may optimize service provision and reduce HIV…
Background Methadone is a highly effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Yet its impact is constrained by low rates of treatment initiation and retention, driven in part by geographic inequalities in the…
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