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At least 25 towns have spent opioid settlement funds in ways that violate the spirit — and even the letter — of the 2021 national agreement.
Four area police departments have received a total of more than $200,000 in grants to help survivors of opioid addiction.
Protecting gamblers, combating criminal activity and preventing gambling addiction are among the central objectives of Curaçao’s new gambling legislation, according to the Curaçao Gaming Authority ...
Mississippi will accept applications from organizations for opioid abatement grants on Monday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Oct. 5.
FBI agents hit Detroit and Troy rehab facilities run by Quality Behavioral Health. The reason why is still unknown.
FDA clears alcohol use disorder drug ANS-858 for phase 1 clinical trials by Amygdala Neurosciences, advancing treatment options for substance ...
A Tennessee obstetrician published a study that found naltrexone to be effective in helping pregnant patients stay off drugs. Auditors and addiction specialists found that his research had serious ...
AST-004 into another major CNS indication and reinforces the breadth of its cerebroprotective potentialGROTON, Conn., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company ...
The demand for addiction treatment is rising, creating pressure on services. Read about the implications for recovery efforts.
Senior manager at Tiglin, Ger Ganley, said that one in five people who present to the organisation have an addiction to gambling. He noted that the Rutland Centre has recently had to open a ...
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Towers, who had practiced for 25 years in California and Wisconsin, found himself caring for an unusual number of pregnant women addicted to painkillers — and delivering newborns who were suffering ...
Despite the fact that millions live with addiction to drugs and alcohol, there is often little effort in emergency management to consider their unique needs during disasters.
People meditate, do yoga, exercise, diet, and take supplements to live longer. Yet insurance data reveals a neglected truth: Start with drugs, alcohol, and SUDs. They shorten life.
This article by Danny G. Winder, UMass Chan Medical School, and Marie Doyle, UMass Chan Medical School, first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission.
What effective care requires is depth as well as duration: Clinical counselling, family support, medical and psychiatric care, skill-building, and meaningful daily structure that helps people practice ...
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation reports a concerning rise in gambling among young adults, driven by financial insecurity. This article explores the implications of this trend and ...
A young South African shares his personal battle with gambling addiction, revealing the emotional and financial toll it takes on individuals and families, especially during challenging economic times.
Kath says she and her husband tried their best to resist, but finally did something they never imagined would be part of the parenting experience.
Runners, walkers and families are invited to get colorful for a cause this Saturday, Aug. 29, as the Color Dash for Hope 5K returns to ACE Adventure ...
A vice chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations is seeking increased funding for mental health and anti-gambling addiction programs under ...
While adults in Canada generally cannot be forced into medical care, other jurisdictions have already expanded these powers ...
A traveling exhibit honoring Berkshire County residents lost to substance use disorder will make stops across the county through the end of September to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic and ...
Columbia County’s Drug Treatment Court is designed to address the substance use behind criminal behavior while still holding participants accountable.
Aug. 22, 2026 Mice that developed compulsive drinking after alcohol abstinence showed more than double the activity in a brain ...
There’s nothing wrong in asking for help.” That was one of the takeaways from the latest in the “Ask a Doc” series sponsored by Aspirus Health. Dr. Kirk Klemme, who is Board Certified in addiction ...
Smoking and alcohol are often associated with lung, liver and heart damage, but neurologists warn that regular use among young people can also affect brain development, memory, mood, decision-making ...
According to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), New York has been awarded billions of dollars from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors, as the state brought ...
Over the past few decades, scientific research has painted a clear and troubling picture of the health and social consequences of alcohol consumption. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and numerous ...
Mice that developed compulsive drinking after alcohol abstinence showed more than double the activity in a brain region associated with stress and addiction. Because the signal appeared before they ...
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