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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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Baltimore is kicking off a new campaign to address stigma around substance use disorder as part of its effort to reduce drug overdoses.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
North Carolina's 100th opioid treatment clinic is coming to Asheboro this October, as overdose deaths keep falling statewide.
Ukraine has approved its first nationwide strategy to confront gambling addiction, marking a major shift in how the state addresses the issue. The plan, adopted on August 28, 2026, is designed to run ...
BOSTON — Massachusetts leaders pledged to continue efforts to reduce stigma surrounding opioid addiction and the number of overdose deaths as they marked a solemn remembrance day Monday.
The behavioral health industry is projected to reach $132 billion by 2032. Demand for addiction treatment has never been higher.
Something is shifting in how patients and families find addiction treatment, and most facility operators haven't noticed yet.
Other warning signs can include strong cravings, increasing tolerance, withdrawal symptoms and repeated attempts to reduce substance use without success. Continuing to drink or use drugs despite ...
As online gambling has surged in popularity, some experts warn that the US could be on the brink of another addiction crisis - one that could rival the ...
A new investigation from Mother Jones has shown that more than a dozen U.S. police agencies have used opioid settlement dollars to buy automated license plate readers. It's a move addiction recovery ...
New York, USA, August 31st, 2026, FinanceWireCouples Rehab, an independent behavioral health education and care-navigation ...
Community members gathered Sunday at Edith Barill Riverfront Park for the Kickoff to Recovery community event and 5K run, bringing together families, recovery advocates and local organizations to ...
The Iowa Poison Control Center is setting up a program to provide round-the-clock clinical advice to healthcare professionals treating patients who’ve overdosed on opioids or have an ...
This week, ESPN published a lengthy feature telling the story of a 20-year-old who developed a debilitating gambling addiction while at college. The article itself was a well-written cautionary tale ...
Because this choice exists, the kiosks are known as “skill games” and were long considered legal in Pennsylvania, allowing them to bypass the state’s regulations on gambling. But a recent ruling by ...
The Solano County supervisors on Tuesday will receive a presentation on the Department of Health & Social Services takeover of the Drug Medi-Cal Organized Delivery System.
Lee Jun-seo, head of the Department of Surgery at Bucheon Sejong Hospital, has published "I Was an Alcoholic Doctor," a memoir about surviving the darkest depths ...
Colorado’s self-exclusion list allows gamblers to enroll themselves for periods of one, three or five years, during which they are barred from online sports betting and gambling companies are supposed ...
THC-laced drinks are part of the powerful cannabis that is causing harm throughout the country. | Opinion ...
A Thai woman dubbed "Am Cyanide" received a second death sentence for poisoning victims to fund a massive online gambling habit on illegal site Fun88.
IOWA — The Iowa Poison Control Center is starting a new program aiming to combat opioid addiction. The I-BEACON program is for healthcare providers treating patients who've overdosed on opioids or are ...
A DEA crackdown on a nurse practitioner who distributed hundreds of thousands of opioid pills to elite athletes widens, with a former NFL linebacker's addiction account revealing further ties to the ...
We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.
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