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Psilocybin significantly decreased symptoms of OCD after 8 weeks
Frequent cannabis users are leaner and less likely to get diabetes: Study
Employers struggle with state marijuana laws
‘Poison in every puff’: Canada to put warning labels on individual cigarettes
Weight-loss meds like Ozempic may help curb addictive behaviors
FDA clears new buprenorphine option
Ketamine nasal spray may help treat migraine, study suggests
Alcohol blood tests: Types, benefits & procedure
Rural communities plagued by nonfatal ODs from combined methamphetamine, opioid use
Emergency room admission presents opportunity to start opioid use disorder treatment
FDA cracks down on illegal sales of popular disposable e-cigarettes
CBD could help naloxone reverse opioid overdoses
White House backs GOP bill to classify fentanyl as Schedule I substance
Smoking cannabis doesn't carry the same risks as tobacco
Which came first, the cannabis or the schizophrenia?
What a new study reveals about ketamine for treatment-resistant major depression
Researchers investigate racial, ethnic bias when diagnosing alcohol use disorder among veterans
Xylazine: 6 things treatment providers should know
FDA approves new buprenorphine treatment options for opioid use disorder
FDA approves new nasal spray to reverse opioid overdoses
How do psychedelics work in the brain?
Addressing America’s drug epidemic goes far beyond fentanyl
Colorado’s drug overdose rates higher than any developed country
DEA could issue new rules for Delta-8, synthetic THCs
Positive marijuana drug tests in the American workforce hit 25-year high
Positive marijuana tests following workplace accidents highest in 25 years
Ohio Turnpike to provide naloxone at service plazas
US overdose deaths may be peaking, but experts are wary
Earlier smoking cessation may improve lung cancer survival
Washington State limits pre-employment marijuana testing
Marijuana use may increase risk of leg artery disease
Access to cannabis for cancer patients is not equitable
Fentanyl-related deaths among kids rising, Yale study says
Study targets rising cocaine use disorder
Arizona funds psilocybin research
Methadone treatment does help curb fentanyl, heroin use, study shows
FDA updating misuse warnings on amphetamines and other prescription stimulants
Behavioral changes in cocaine use disorder are linked to altered patterns of gene activity
Study funded by U.S. government will evaluate impact of overdose prevention centers
So what’s the big deal about addiction?
Buprenorphine vastly underprescribed, especially by race
Regulators struggle to keep up as pot becomes more potent
Assessment of medical cannabis and health-related quality of life
DEA extends telehealth pandemic era policy that allows prescribing of controlled substances
Mothers experiencing addiction differently than men (Video)
To ease start of addiction treatment, doctors find surprise aid: ketamine
Fentanyl-related deaths among children increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021
Oregon licenses first psilocybin service center
New DEA requirements may limit access to buprenorphine
The future of ketamine therapy
Why involuntary treatment for addiction is a dangerous idea
Ageism, stigma hinders response to senior alcohol use disorder
Sounds from nature: A soothing remedy for gambling addiction
Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever
Ibogaine inspires new compounds to treat addiction, depression
Alcohol-related deaths continued to increase in 2021
Diphenhydramine: An adulterant found in illicit street drugs
Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder
Cocaine comeback in Chicago area vexes law enforcement
Medicinal cannabis 'safe and effective' pain relief method for cancer patients, study suggests
FDA approves first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray
US announces crackdown on Darknet fentanyl trafficking
CDC: Fentanyl overdose deaths increased 279% over recent years
In the United States of Adderall
Trial: Functional scoring a better guide to neonatal opioid withdrawal
Research suggests even moderate alcohol consumption can harm the brain
Drinking & driving in the senior years: A recipe for disaster?
Fentanyl deaths have spiked among U.S. children and teens
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits new all-time low
In Philadelphia, harm reduction experts help communities fight xylazine addiction
The latest promising long COVID treatment? Psychedelic drugs
Social determinants of health can’t be extricated from addiction science
US could soon approve MDMA therapy
For doctors: Here's how to start treating alcohol use disorders
Asymmetry in the nucleus accumbens may be linked with substance dependence
Hallucination-like perceptions are associated with elevated dopamine in the striatum in mice
Marijuana use is up among older adults
Ageism, stigma hinders response to senior alcohol use disorder
Father’s alcohol consumption before conception linked to FAS
Women less likely to seek substance use treatment due to stigma, logistics
Scientists identify pattern of brain activation that differentiates drug users from non-users
Naloxone is coming to a concert near you
How drinking alcohol fuels chronic pain
1 in 4 students misuse ADHD drugs in parts of U.S.
ONDCP designates fentanyl-xylazine combo as emerging drug threat
Buprenorphine used to treat fentanyl distress produces few adverse reactions
Placebo + Methadone Improves OUD Treatment Retention
Oregon's psilocybin experiment advances
Nicotine addiction linked to functional alterations in brain’s white matter
7 facts about Americans and marijuana
Study shows patterns of opioid prescribing linked to suicide risk
A staggering increase in methamphetamine deaths
Open-label placebo improved outcomes for people in treatment for opioid use disorder
Youth binge drinking predicts higher risk of alcohol use disorder later in life
Creating sustainable homes for prevention services
Misuse of Adderall promotes stigma and mistrust for patients who need it
China’s role in the fentanyl crisis
Changes in normal brain connections linked to eating disorders
European shamans used psychedelics 3,000 years ago
LSD reduces anxiety, comorbid symptoms in study
Fatal drug ODs among U.S. seniors have quadrupled in 20 years
Experts express 'grave concerns' over DEA's proposed telemedicine rule
U.S. 'flying blind' when it comes to data on substance use in pregnancy
Cannabis not recommended for treatment of ADHD
China’s role in the fentanyl crisis
Fear of family separation a barrier to SUD care during pregnancy
“Mad honey”: The rare hallucinogen from the mountains of Nepal
Sex, lies, and LSD: The CIA’s untold story of Operation Midnight Climax
Reason #2 that scheduling tranq won't work-A dreaded chemistry lesson from Hell
Pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder associated with lower odds of liver disease
Latinos had been spared the worst of the opioid crisis, but now overdose deaths are skyrocketing
Newly available test strips can detect lethal ‘tranq’ in drug supply
The player-coaches of addiction recovery: Work without boundaries
FDA approves first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray
Cannabis use common in post-surgery patients on opioid tapering
Some opioid use disorder patients spike drug tests with buprenorphine, JAMA study finds
Just 1 in 5 patients with alcohol-related diagnosis prescribed medication to treat AUD
Comparison with Canada highlights poor access to U.S. methadone treatment
Methadone doses haven’t kept up in the age of fentanyl. A new rule aims to help
Two mothers sue hospitals over drug tests after eating poppy seed bagels
New NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders
A 50-fold increase in deaths related to methamphetamine has been recorded since 1999.
Mississippi on track to ban 'gas station heroin'
DEA pumps the brakes on Congress’ move to increase access to SUD treatment
Changes in alcohol consumption linked with levels of cancer risk
DEA knew for years fentanyl-tainted pills from Mexican pharmacies were killing Americans
First group of students trained in psilocybin therapy graduate from training
What recovery looks like when you have an eating disorder
Subtypes indicating success of psychedelic experiences identified
New scientific evidence on the transition from recreational to compulsive use of drugs
Illinois looks at legalizing psilocybin to treat mental health issues
Ontario sees big jump in amphetamine-related ER visits
Opioids are leading cause of child poisoning deaths
HHS secretary signals support for new restriction on SUD treatment
Doctors experiment with LSD as treatment for anxiety
FDA issues final guidance for cannabis in clinical settings
More companies decide to stop screening new hires for marijuana
Ketamine’s effect on brain could help explain mechanisms behind psychosis
Why are ketamine ads following me around the Internet?
Oregon starts approving psilocybin permits and licenses
The science of psilocybin and its effects on the brain
As naloxone treatment becomes more widespread heroin use is not on the rise among adolescents
Immune system drug can significantly reduce alcohol consumption
Why eating cannabis edibles feels so different from smoking weed
Study finds cannabis vaping more harmful than nicotine vaping
The ‘wild west’ of ketamine treatment
Findings on food addiction in older US adults raise caution flag
Cannabis use disorder triples risk of depression, anxiety
New study: Psilocybin significantly reduced depressive symptoms
Australia is about to legalize MDMA and psilocybin for medicinal use. So how will it work?
Personal use of psychedelics among therapists may be common, study finds
High number of traffic fatalities attributed to DUI, speeding
Marijuana laced with fentanyl? Claims unfounded, doctor says
FDA takes action to restrict unlawful import of xylazine
No notable rise in psychosis diagnoses, prescriptions in states that legalized cannabis
Controlled substance prescriptions to be limited using telehealth
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DEA proposed rule on remote prescribing draws criticism
The FDA is the right agency to regulate CBD, but it needs help
Potential link between marijuana legalization and asthma
Daily cannabis use increases risk of heart disease, study finds
As cannabis legalization advances, patient–physician communication essential
Chicago is seeing an increase in fatal methamphetamine overdoses. Here’s why.
Trauma causes high levels of intergenerational substance use among Black women
Amid fentanyl crisis, first-of-its-kind study to evaluate expanded methadone access
Alcohol consumption could accelerate Alzheimer’s disease
Pregnant people with substance use disorders need treatment, not criminalization
Will Xylazine become a controlled substance?
Yale digs into the science of cannabis
FDA advisors endorse moving naloxone over the counter
Pill for skin disease also curbs excessive drinking
Long-acting antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV among people with unstable housing, mental illnesses, substance use
Psychoactive drug schedule classification out of synch with psychiatrists' views
Researchers identify breakthrough in understanding fentanyl misuse
Helping patients with attentional difficulties and maladaptive use of psychoactive substances
Study finds 'staggering increase' in methamphetamine deaths tied to opioid co-use
AI can help design drugs to treat opioid addiction
Why making "rules" for drinking may not help you
Is any amount of alcohol safe?
It depends on your taste for risk
Pharmacies in Mexico “disguise” methamphetamine and fentanyl as prescription drugs
Cocaine use disorder leads to changes in the 'methylome' of a brain region
Scientific highs and lows of cannabinoids
Rural communities plagued by nonfatal ODs from combined methamphetamine and opioid use
Cannabis may interfere with pregnancy
Safe injection sites have gained a foothold in the US. Are more on the way?
Dentists develop opioid use plan
Opioid tapering can disrupt primary care bond, lead to more ED visits
Cannabis has same effect on adolescents and adults
Cancer prevention and heart health:The role of alcohol
Is cannabis use increasing schizophrenia?
I tried at-home ketamine therapy. I wish I'd never done it.
Sleeping pills linked to higher risk for dementia
What doctors should know about xylazine in fentanyl
Vancouver embarks on bold experiment to decriminalize hard drugs
Police prepare to stop stoned drivers ahead of cannabis legalization in Maryland
Teen substance use rebounds after pandemic
Antihistamines a common contributor in opioid overdoses
U.S. FDA calls for new regulatory framework for use of CBD
Positive cannabis tests among truck drivers grow by 32%
Different paradigms of ketamine treatment
New Drug Application for opioid overdose drug Nalmefene accepted
Can plant-based diets help us overcome addiction?
Drug overdose deaths among seniors have more than tripled in two decades
Multiple addictive disorders influenced by same genes in study
Fentanyl test strips save lives, yet most states ban them as “drug paraphernalia”
Buprenorphine prescribing declines in youth as overdoses rise
Professor co-leads study on treating late-stage cancer patients with psilocybin
Making naloxone available over the counter won’t solve the overdose crisis — but it will help
Why 2023 could be a pivotal year for psychedelic-assisted treatment
Massachusetts is first state to add marijuana component to drivers' ed classes
Medical group addresses perioperative cannabis use
Will isotonitazene be our new overdose crisis drug?
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy and binge drinking
Flavored cannabis marketing criticized for targeting children
Boulder is buying a home for people to live in while recovering from methamphetamine use disorder
Researchers hopeful new study shows psilocybin as treatment for opioid use disorder
Methadone on the phone: Virtual addiction treatment weighed
When recreational cannabis is legal, codeine demand drops
Scientists discover way to alter fentanyl, making the potent pain reliever safer
Study finds no evidence prenatal benzodiazepine exposure heightens ADHD, ASD risk
MAT for OUD initiated by pharmacists increases patient engagement in pilot
‘Microdosing’ allowed under Oregon’s new psilocybin program
Survey finds 21% of "dry January" participants use cannabis instead of alcohol
UK university probes if ketamine can help against problem gambling
When states legalize cannabis, teens' asthma rates rise
Report: Children under 14 dying from fentanyl poisoning at faster rate than any other age group
Push for over-the-counter naloxone may not help most vulnerable
California EDs report 1800% rise in pot-related visits for senior citizens
Federal agency urges states to mandate marijuana-Impaired driving warning labels
Asymmetry in the nucleus accumbens may be linked with substance dependence
Jail treats inmates with substance use issues to break the cycle of recidivism
Doctors prescribing to their patients did not mean create the US opioid crisis
Cirrhosis of the liver a 'silent epidemic' among young adults, women
Different patterns of polysubstance use predict relapse for people in treatment for opioid use disorders
Cannabis-related ED visits among older adults on the rise
A bill that would have impacted racial disparity in cocaine crimes died in the Senate
Drug overdose deaths among seniors have more than tripled in two decades
First-In-kind psychedelic trials treat opioid and methamphetamine use disorders
Unique program combines treatments for alcohol-related liver disease and addiction
Access to care during the pandemic linked to fewer methadone-related overdose deaths
Chronic THC exposure in adolescence linked with memory loss, anxiety
Major depressive episode patients: Safety and efficacy of ketamine Vs. electroconvulsive therapy
These specialists supervise psilocybin trips
Insomnia medications show promise in fighting addiction
New York’s supervised injection sites have halted nearly 700 overdoses in just over a year
Scientists explore using psychedelics to treat alcohol, drug use disorders
DEA warns that ADHD overprescription could be as bad as opioid crisis
Number of children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles up 1375% in five years
Psilocybin, DMT and other psychedelic plants are officially decriminalized in Colorado
FDA gives priority review to OTC naloxone nasal spray
New CDC data detail overlap of substance misuse, psychiatric disorders
Amid backlash from chronic pain sufferers, CDC drops hard thresholds from opioid guidance
Study warns of ‘kratom use disorder’
House approves bill legalizing marijuana
Medical marijuana doesn't help anxiety and depression and doubles addiction risk, new study finds
FDA speeds up review of naloxone
Psychedelic drugs may launch a new era in psychiatric treatment, brain scientists say
A surprising consequence of cannabis legalization: Higher alcohol consumption
Buprenorphine reduces risk of adverse neonatal outcomes
Psychedelic therapies are on the horizon, but who will administer the drugs?
Another anti-vaping study debunked
New project seeks to combat methamphetamine addiction crisis with financial incentives
Neuroscientists are tripping out over psychedelics
Under new rules, methadone clinics can offer more take-home doses. Will they?
Cannabis legalization reduces arrests more than decriminalization—But it may have limits
Cheap weed has become a big problem in the pot industry
Strong opioids and those with long half-life linked to greater risk for newborns
Kaiser cuts pain prescriptions, impacting patients
FDA green lights new study testing IV ketamine for depression
People addicted to opioids rarely get life-saving medications. That may change.
Massachusetts to adopt cannabis-impaired driver’s education
Fentanyl being mixed into drugs has health experts concerned
U.S. Justice Department moves to eliminate cocaine sentencing disparity
Black men driving increase in opioid overdose deaths in older adults
SAMHSA proposes update to federal rules to expand access to OUD treatment and help close gap in care
Scientists create chemical compound that can reverse effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine (YouTube)
Drug misuse trends and treatment approaches for 2023
Teen cannabis use has increased 245% over 20 years
Opioid use disorders in older people older people: Is MAT helpful?
US study: Over half of car crash victims had drugs in system
Most reported substance use among adolescents held steady in 2022
How Colorado's radical decriminalization efforts may herald a new era for psychedelics
Ketamine plus therapy could help treat alcohol use disorder
Marijuana use rather than alcohol use increases in American youth
ER visits due to alcohol use raise risk of death within a year
DEA finalizes cuts in 2023 prescription opioid supply
SUD treatment got easier during Covid. A new proposal would keep it that way
Alcohol abstinence essential even in advanced liver cirrhosis, finds study
Increasing stimulant prescriptions to prevent overdose deaths in an acute Adderall shortage
Endocarditis in patients with cocaine or opioid use disorder markedly increased between 2011 to 2022
Very few Americans know drinking alcohol increases cancer risk, study finds
Perinatal drug overdose deaths rose 81% in recent years
Police attitudes on naloxone use for overdose improved with pharmacists' help
Mixed results for cannabis as treatment for lower back pain
Cannabis, other drugs linked with increased risk of atrial fibrillation
Congress has its sights set too low on addiction, advocates charge
Single-item measure helps providers screen for cannabis use disorder
Benzodiazepine use and the risk of dementia
Prevalence of methamphetamine-related heart failure increasing
Buprenorphine may be safer than methadone for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Study shows how ketamine administration starkly changes neuronal activity patterns in the brain
Medical marijuana associated with reduced pain and opioid related outcomes in cancer patients
Benzodiazepines used to treat sleep associated with heightened risk for overdose risk among teens
Status of state cannabis legalization: November 2022
Expanding ketamine’s horizons to treat rare neurological disorders
Cannabis use increases pain after surgery, study shows
National Park Service asks visitors to please stop licking toads
Origins of opioid crisis more complex than stated
Vaping may increase risk of cavities
Are cannabinoids key to harm reduction in OUD?
As states legalized marijuana, alcohol use increased: study
Senate passes marijuana medication bill
Adderall users struggle amid ongoing medication shortage
NIDA director calls for broad deregulation of methadone
Fentanyl vaccine stops opioid entering the brain in rats, clearing path to human studies
When it comes to addiction, Americans’ word choices are part of the problem
Why target opioids when alcohol is a much bigger problem?
Study details worsening racial disparities in opioid use disorder treatment
Naloxone may not work for opioid overdoses tainted with xylazine
Colorado becomes second state to legalize psilocybin
Studies investigate antipsychotics as adjuncts to opioid use disorder meds
Brain-gut connection may reveal way to prevent cocaine addiction
“Dynamic” drug crisis demands data-driven federal action
FDA naloxone guidance helps harm-reduction groups’ work to save lives
Air Force says we need to increase research into psychedelics for veterans with PTSD
Letter from FDA warns of the danger of xylazine exposure in humans
Parental discord may be an indicator of children's genetic risk for future alcohol misuse
Obstacles and opportunities: how psychedelic medicine can rise to its challenges
Alcohol-related deaths saw massive increase during COVID-19 pandemic, CDC says
1 in 5 deaths of US adults 20 to 49 is from excessive drinking, study shows
State opioid treatment program regulations put evidence-based care out of reach for many
Treatment outcomes of ketamine- assisted psychotherapy associated with temporary neural changes
Human cocaine and heroin tied to impairments in specific brain circuit
CDC softens guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers
Voters in some of the most conservative states to weigh in on recreational pot
Ketamine and esketamine for depression: Lessons learned in clinical practice
Opioid misuse fell during pandemic, but not among sexual minorities
Harm reduction experts, LE officials debunk fentanyl exposure myths
One alcoholic drink a day reduces fertility success in men by nine per cent, study finds
Cocaine is flooding into Europe as drug market continues to evolve
Ending hunger could be the first step toward ending the opioid epidemic
Caffeine searches spike after FDA announces nationwide Adderall shortage
Adderall shortage impacts patients nationwide
Teen vaping: The 'epidemic' with no end
Is 'rainbow fentanyl' a threat to your kids this Halloween? Experts say no
Biking while intoxicated sending thousands to the ED
Biden's pardon of marijuana offenses won't apply to military
Thousands of marijuana convictions to be pardoned by Biden administration
LSD for anxiety: A deep dive into a new clinical trial
The online, at-home ketamine experience: A clinician's dilemma
Many young people are misusing Adderall-what can clinicians do about it?
Biden to pardon simple federal marijuana possession convictions
New NIDA strategic plan prioritizes research informed by lived experience
Read NIDA's 2022-26 Strategic Plan here
Interest grows in treatment of mood disorders by psychedelics
A drug based on LSD appears to treat depression in mice without the psychedelic trip
It's time to embrace opioid use disorder meds in the ED, experts say
Fentanyl test strips highlight rift in nation’s struggle to combat drug deaths
Opioid and benzodiazepine co-prescribing not curbed by prescription pharmacy alerts
Regular marijuana use may increase the risk of overactive bladder
Read the full paper here in the American Journal of Medicine
An animal tranquilizer poisoning the heroin supply has drug policy experts worried
California Public Health warns of deadly 'rainbow fentanyl'
Access to care during pandemic linked to fewer methadone-related overdose deaths
More $$ on the way to fight the opioid overdose crisis, White House says
A 'failed experiment? 2 years after Oregon’s historic move to decriminalize hard drugs
FDA aims to boost access to naloxone
New study identifies cortisol level as indicator of addiction recovery success
Artificial intelligence tools speed up the process of identifying people who inject drugs
In Canada, program that supplies safe opioids to clients is saving lives
Miami clinic kicks off first national study of LSD to treat anxiety
Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder
Addiction and recovery: A philosopher's view
Drug paraphernalia kiosks In Kentucky should help reduce the harms of drug prohibition
Gabapentin's massive flop as an opioid alternative
Looking at images of people smiling at you extends the antidepressant effects of ketamine
As cannabis legalization advances, patient–physician communication essential
NIDA releases its 2022-2026 strategic plan
Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder
California becomes 7th state to protect workers who smoke marijuana off-the-clock
Opioid tapering linked to higher rates of overdose, mental health crisis
Could monoclonal antibodies could be a game changer for treating meth addiction?
Stimulant-induced persistent psychotic disorder: New treatment potential
World anti-doping agency retains ban on marijuana in sports
US Court of Appeals: Federal scheduling of cannabis “irrational,” but not unconstitutional
Providers face multiple challenges working with cannabis use disorder clients
Study shows gene editing may hold promise for reversing effects of adolescent binge drinking
Study shows alcohol-involved suicide deaths increased more among women than men
Ending telehealth cuts off a vital tool against opioid addiction
Drug tests show pain patients on opioids less likely to use illicit drugs
Methamphetamine users at increased risk for cardiovascular disease
Psilocybin as a promising treatment for alcohol use disorder
British Columbia to temporarily decriminalize cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA
Opioid addiction and overdoses are increasingly harming Black communities
FDA targets illegal online opioid retailers in new overdose prevention framework
Scientific deevelopments drive evolution of addiction recovery
Why are there still no treatments for methamphetamine use disorder?
Juul’s big settlement to unlikely to overhaul the e-cigarette landscape
Researchers suggest it's time for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages
Residential vs. outpatient treatment for OUD: Which one of them works best?
Alcohol consumption as a senior: 3 risk factors
Want to know more about substance use disorders in older adults?
A new pain killer with no addiction potential and fewer side effects?
Study finds naloxone will cost you dearly if you're uninsured
The prospects for TNX-1300, a drug to reverse cocaine overdose
Medical association to create 1st guidelines for diagnosing, treating ADHD
Medical cannabis shows promise as potential migraine treatment
Click here to read the full study in Frontiers in Neurology
RAND Corporation: U.S. should pilot supervised injection sites, heroin-assisted treatment
New $17M Johns Hopkins research center to study psychedelic drugs in Alzheimer's, addiction and more
Why Canada's low-risk alcohol use guidelines have been slashed to six drinks per week
Use of telehealth during the pandemic tied to fewer opioid overdoses
Drug czar Rahul Gupta says stigma among doctors is key culprit in addiction crisis
Nonmedical use of gabapentin, opioids medications becomes prevalent
Michigan police say faulty marijuana tests could impact more than 3,250 cases
Rural overdose rate increase fueled by methamphetamine
The FDA is at a crossroads for reducing tobacco-related disease and death
Study reveals fentanyl’s effects on the brain
Enhanced definition of drug overdose deaths finds fentanyl Is most often illicitly manufactured
Addiction management is key to treating heart infection in people who inject drugs
Marijuana use is outpacing cigarette use for first time ever in US, new poll says
Five areas where “more research” isn’t needed to curb the overdose crisis
Modelers predict huge wave of overdose deaths will soon occur
Increased Use of Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk of Overdose
FDA chief says long-awaited opioid review still in the works
Methamphetamine misuse increases risk of adverse health outcomes
Fentanyl test strips are catching on with cocaine users
They’re pushing cut-rate ketamine therapy on TikTok
Aging changes how body reacts to alcohol, drugs
Michigan State Police halt blood tests for marijuana over accuracy concerns
High-potency marijuana more likely to result in SUD, psychosis
Illicit drugs are used by one in ten intensive cardiac care unit patients
Legalizing recreational cannabis in the U.S. has increased frequency of use by 20%
They call it ‘tranq’ — and it’s making street drugs even more dangerous
High-nicotine vapes don’t increase nicotine use compared with smoking, study finds
Opioid addiction treatment is collateral damage in online prescription backlash
1 in 4 seniors who take Xanax, Valium use them long term
Psychiatrists disagree with US policy on certain psychoactive drugs: survey
Delving deeper into social health of methamphetamine users
The FDA stands by as the vaping industry flouts its orders
What is 'rainbow fentanyl?' Nationwide, officials report 'deadly' colorful pills, powder
Marijuana and hallucinogen use among young adults reached all time-high in 2021
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society
Nicotine replacement therapy may also reduce alcohol consumption
Providers must be cognizant of LGBTQ patients’ unique treatment needs
Adderall shortage may impact individuals with ADHD
Ketamine: A new psychedelic treatment
Methamphetamine use, OD deaths, and arrests soared from 2015 to 2019
For college students battling addiction, a safe space for recovery
Gabapentin's link to fatal drug overdoses draws concern
Legalizing marijuana? Stay wary of health risks and commercialization
Meth use drives overdose epidemic in rural U.S. communities
Adult-use cannabis legalization reduces use of synthetic cannabinoids
Read the full study here in Clinical Toxicology
The Illinois Cannabis Social-Equity Program: Toward a socially just peace in the war on drugs?
Pilot program provides mental health, substance abuse support in Indiana jails
Black adults’ experiences with drug treatment charted in new study
Details of the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act: A Senate bill
NIAAA: Fall semester--A time for parents to discuss the risks of college drinking
Cannabis and lower COVID hospitalizations-Is there a connection?
Most eutylone-involved deaths in 2020 cccurred in two states
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Senators seek help for seniors struggling with opioid use
Psychedelics are having a moment and women could be the ones to benefit
Sleep medication use is dropping dramatically, study shows
100K naloxone doses ease national shortage
Providing free rides could help people in addiction recovery
Once feared, illicit fentanyl is now a drug of choice for many opioid users
Delta-8 THC: Experts warn that not all cannabis alternatives are safe
Telehealth improves MAT engagement among vets with OUD
High-potency cannabis linked with addiction, other disorders
Origins of opioid crisis more complex than stated
Taking Adderall Is basically the same as using methamphetamine, says study
City of Chicago issues warning about fentanyl for those using drugs at Lollapalooza
Overdose death rates before and after take-home methadone policy
Vaping may open the door to cannabis use in teens
Partnership for a Drug-Free Community distributes fentanyl test strips
US study finds cocaine production in Columbia remained near record levels in 2021
Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to be introduced in Congress
Methamphetamine-associated psychosis: What should clinicians know?
Nearly half of drivers use potentially impairing medications, AAA study says
Calls for opioid agonist treatments to be used in the treatment of injecting-related infections
Weed vapes may send a toxic gas to your lungs, study finds
Marijuana use is higher among US states that have legalized recreational cannabis use
Visualizing the impact of the opioid overdose crisis
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Continue buprenorphine perioperatively for patients with opioid use disorder, Societies recommend
As overdose deaths exploded during the pandemic, racial disparities widened, CDC report shows
CDC nixes misleading video about cops' risk of fentanyl overdose
Research Update: MDMA and psilocybin for pain management
State court system says it’s not responsible for county judges banning opioid addiction medication
Drinking alcohol poses greater health risks for young people vs. older adults
Suvorexant may ease symptoms during opioid withdrawal therapy
Do young adults really 'age out' of heavy drinking?
University of Iowa study finds brain network linked to addiction
Partnership to End Addiction launches RxAware - a program to curb opioid misuse and educate families
Young adults who drink alone more likely to develop alcohol problems
The truth about ADHD medications
White releases National Drug Control Strategy
Better outcomes tied to more HCV treatment for people who inject drugs
FDA appears to hold off on crackdown on synthetic nicotine products, despite calls from Congress
Democratic senators hit Biden for 'extraordinarily disappointing' stance on marijuana
Preaddiction—A missing concept for treating substance use disorders
A bold U.K. plan to end the smoking epidemic
Congressional leaders urge psychedelics research for PTSD and depression
How gambling addiction has affected younger generation
What to know about hangovers and whether those 'cures' actually work
Study of pre-teens yields surprises about alcohol, tobacco and marijuana
Adolescents more vulnerable to cannabis use disorder but not other mental health risks
Landmark SCOTUS ruling recognizes opioid prescriber good-faith defense
Lack of vitamin D may increase risk of OUD and sun-seeking behavior
New Tennessee law requires doctors to offer Narcan prescriptions alongside opioid prescriptions
Therapeutic use of cannabis: Risks, benefits, legality
Research Snapshot: Finding confirms process by which ketamine acts as an antidepressant
Targeting a brain receptor to alter opioid effects
California may require labels on pot products to warn of mental health risks
More older adults at risk for substance use
Patients in treatment facilities cite alcohol, cannabis as most commonly used drugs
Pandemic revealed unique aspects of sexual addictions
NIH scientists identify new brain mechanism involved in impulsive cocaine-seeking in rats
Medical cannabis legalization linked to reduced drunk driving and safer roads
New data-driven simulation model projects national opioid crisis to worsen before it gets better
Heightened risk of AUD linked with binge consumption in moderate drinkers
Significant intervention opportunities missed in alcohol-related liver disease deaths
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52 new psychoactive substances reported in Europe
Unique barriers to mental health, SUD care affect first responders
Fentanyl may cause autism-like behavior in young mice
Longer MAT engagement linked with better outcomes for OUD patients
Fake pills influencing Ohio’s historic overdose rates
Pennsylvania to begin issuing fines for unlicensed recovery houses
Many pharmacies don’t carry buprenorphine
How psilocybin may rewire the brain to ease depression, anxiety and more
Use of opioid tool can limit exposure in those at risk for dependence
Wearable device would identify, treat potential opioid overdose
New intake screening processes improve healthcare in jails
Pregnant women's drinking correlates with their partner's drinking
Fewer substance use disciplinary actions against docs may reflect less stigma
HHS invests nearly $15 million to prevent and treat stimulant use in rural communities
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Buprenorphine benefits some chronic pain patients, but not all
Medical marijuana: CBD, THC content matters for chronic pain
Utah pets now have a safe place to stay if their owners enter SUD treatment
LSD microdosing does not appear to improve mood or cognitive ability
Drinking surged early in the pandemic; Alcohol-related deaths, liver disease followed
Four new Illinois laws could prevent opioid overdose deaths, make treatment easily available
Is pot really safe? Tales from the ER
Ruling limiting mental health benefits undermines fight against addiction, three AGs say
Molecular ‘connector’ helps cocaine latch on to brain cells, even when drug is in low doses
Dependence on benzodiazepines leads physicians to coin new diagnosis
Methamphetamine psychosis vs. schizophrenia: What's the difference?
Unrecognized alcoholic hepatitis linked to higher mortality, hospitalization
Taliban eradicating Afghanistan's poppy cultivation to wipe out opium and heroin production
New study shows longer medication treatment timelines more effective at preventing opioid overdoses
Methamphetamine found in MDMA tablets for the first time in New Zealand
ADHD meds don’t lead to higher grades or more learning, FIU study finds
Campaign tackling stigma finds success by being deliberately different
Hunt for psilocybin faces DEA hurdle to Right to Try
Understanding ketamine’s action on potassium channels could help to improve treatment of depression
Researchers examine better treatment options as OUD continues to increase
Decreased access to buprenorphine significantly affects minorities with OUD
Treating cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome in the emergency department
While often helpful, beware of technology’s potential for misuse in recovery
Cannabis research has rocketed in recent years, despite prohibition
British Columbia to decriminalize cocaine, opioids and ecstasy
Scientists are developing a patch that warns of oncoming drug overdose
Cannabis tourism in the US adds $17 billion into local economies
Marijuana, CBD and Alzheimer’s: Everything you need to know
Does sugar make coffee's benefits less sweet?
Improving care in teens with opioid use disorder
Indiana overdose deaths reach record high for second consecutive year
Dual diagnosis: Double the stigma, double the trouble
Neuroscientists gain a deeper understanding of how LSD affects molecular brain activity
CDC revised opioid prescribing guideline falls short of what people in pain need
Intranasal ketamine may offer relief for headache patients who have exhausted other options
1 billion methamphetamine pills: The number of seized drugs reaches ominous record in Asia
College students and misuse of substances
Investing in prevention makes good financial sense
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Rhode Island becomes 19th state to legalize recreational marijuana
California debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugs
Colorado governor signs controversial fentanyl bill into law
Single psilocybin dose improves treatment-resistant depression
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Why decentralization & digitization could be the key to unlock the future of addiction care
Medication for pediatric psychiatric disorders reduces later onset of substance use problems
Rewards for staying off drugs work, and now Oregon is poised to pay for them
Opioid use disorder training in med school improves awareness of patient needs
FDA warns about children mistaking marijuana edibles for candy, treats
US House of Representatives passes marijuana reform bill again
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Legalized cannabis in Canada and US hasn’t killed illegal market
Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to legalize fentanyl testing strips
Firefighters’ drug problems illustrate larger-scale need to help first responders
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Medication for AUD may thwart liver disease
End of COVID-19 emergency endangers substance use treatment
State laws are treating fentanyl like the new crack—and making the same mistakes of the 80s and 90s
Fentanyl tainted pills cause drug fatalities among youth to soar
Alcohol-related deaths have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cannabis vaping rising among teens
Video misleads on law enforcement fentanyl overdose risk
Federal court rules New York correctional facility must provide prescription methadone to inmates
Dopamine makes you feel happy, but we probably still have to rewrite the textbooks
Diverted buprenorphine may help prepare people with opioid-use disorder for treatment
With overdose deaths rising, here’s how to test drugs for fentanyl
Urologists are helping combat the opioid epidemic, studies suggest
Anti-vaping bias undermines e-cigarette research?
The potential dangers of ketamine telehealth services
Promising early results from largest-ever trial testing LSD for anxiety
Skyrocketing drug overdoses among adolescents 'very, very concerning' warns NIDA Director
Psychedelic drug startups want to help solve the mental health crisis
Emerging research about psychedelic mushrooms pushes legalization efforts
54% of Michigan pharmacies give Narcan unprescribed, study finds
Overdose deaths continue rising, with fentanyl and methamphetamine key culprits
Methamphetamine makes a comeback amid opioid crisis
As overdoses soar, more states decriminalize fentanyl testing strips
National Addiction Treatment Locator has outdated data and other critical flaws
Weed at work: How HR leaders should handle the legalization of marijuana
Can a monthly injection be the key to curbing OUD? These experts say yes
States that legalized marijuana are bringing in more tax revenue on pot sales than alcohol
Ohio State campus warns of fake Adderall pills after two students die
Army sued over discharges of soldiers with addiction issues
New insights on gene activity and addiction
Can medications help in lowering unemployment among people with ADHD?
Europe’s changing role in expanding cocaine and methamphetamine markets
FDA issues warning letters to companies illegally selling CBD and Delta-8 THC products
FDA explores new opioid disposal strategy
Cocaine seizures soar in Chicago, surrounding states, as DEA ‘snow’ forecast comes true
A clash over online Adderall prescriptions is raising new questions about telehealth
Set and setting – the pillars of the psychedelic experience
Opioid overdose death toll has risen more than 5-fold among Indigenous Americans over past decade
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California inmate overdoses plummet under drug program
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Oregon to become the first state to legally roll out psilocybin
Pittsburgh paramedics can provide buprenorphine to opioid overdose victims
Synthetic cathinones ("bath salts") appearing in Montreal drug supply.
White House drug control strategy stresses harm reduction, interdiction
Washington state legislature strikes word 'marijuana' from state laws, citing racism
Study investigates how people are using TikTok as a part of their substance use disorder recovery
Tobacco smoking rates are decreasing in people with major depression and substance use disorder
More older adults struggle with substance misuse
Sleep aids may help, but there are risks
Psilocybin use associated with lowered odds of opioid use disorder
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Alcohol and COVID-19: Behavioral and biological effects
Which opioids are safer to prescribe?
Integrating MAT, abstinence-based approaches to recovery drives patient engagement
CBT and medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder
Psilocybin for therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
Denver program offered free drug test strips and Narcan. Demand was overwhelming.
High-dose naloxone product launches in US
Late-onset alcohol misuse can be a presenting symptom of dementia
U.S. bills would make it easier to study health effects of marijuana
A vaccine for opioids: Current progress and future possibilities
FDA and DEA warn online pharmacies illegally selling Adderall
Driven by fentanyl, rates of fatal teen overdoses doubled in 2020
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps treat opioid addiction
Executives support measurement-based care, but few use it
Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021
Treatment for opioid use disorder often brings discrimination
Feds: Medical marijuana recommendations from doctors don’t excuse positive drug tests
House approves bill legalizing marijuana
Study identifies risk factors for opioid overdose after first opioid prescription
While eyes are on opioids, methamphetamine ending lives below surface
New U of Texas program makes Narcan accessible on campus
Another city decriminalizes psilocybin despite federal prohibition
Oregon decriminalized drugs in 2020: How’s it going?
Taliban clamp down on drugs, announce ban on poppy harvest
The tide is turning: More Las Vegas-area overdose deaths blamed on methamphetamine than fentanyl
More states legalize fentanyl test strips
Workforce drug test positivity climbs to highest level in two decades
Fentanyl's lethal toll continues. Nearly 10 million pills were seized last year
Drug use severity in adolescence affects substance use disorder risk in adulthood
Indiana Nursing Board must allow use of opioid treatment meds, DOJ says
Cannabis-exposed babies face poorer metabolic health
Advocates aim to decriminalize psychedelic plants in Illinois
Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021
Contingency management for stimulant use disorder
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Can doctors be held liable when prescribing opioids in good faith?
DEA unveils 'Emoji Drug Code' to educate parents about drug exchanges
Ending federal cannabis ban expected to get vote in U.S. House this week
Cannabis linked to less opioid use in back pain, osteoarthritis
Money flows onto addiction tech, but will it curb soaring opioid ODs?
Experts debate the use of psychedelic drugs in medical treatment
Only 1 in 4 people needing treatment received medication for opioid use disorder in past year
Many patients prescribed MAT for OUD in emergency settings failing to continue treatment
DHHS issues favorable opinion on contingency management
Higher levels of take-home opioid agonist therapy during COVID-19 did not increase risk of overdose
More teens are overdosing on ADHD and anxiety medications
In US, alcohol use disorder linked to 232 million missed workdays annually
Study raises questions about risks of using medical marijuana for mood and anxiety disorders
Synthetic opioids stronger than fentanyl are appearing the U.S.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are drinking or smoking more now than in January
Genetically modified skin grafts may aid in treatments for obesity and drug misuse
Does cannabis actually help with headaches?
Naloxone distribution insufficient in almost every state, study finds
Pandemic fuels rise in tobacco use, cigarette sales
Young people's e-cigarette use is not a substantial gateway to regular smoking: study
‘It’s not medical’: Oregon wrestles with how to offer psychedelics outside the health care system
Brain volumes shrink with one daily drink
HHS unveils standard clinical definition for opioid withdrawal in infants
Using hospital urinalysis results to track the drug epidemic
NCAA raises marijuana testing threshold
Sleep ‘extremes’ more likely among cannabis users
We’re measuring opioid strength the wrong way:
Ketamine increases abstinence days in those with severe alcohol use disorder
CDC proposes new, more flexible guidelines for opioid prescribing
People who misuse amphetamines have a higher risk for psychosis
Study ties brain inflammation to methamphetamine relapse
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Psychedelics can alter a person’s core metaphysical beliefs for as long as six months after use
NFL funds cannabis pain management study at UC San Diego
Signs of porn addiction and when to get help according to experts
DEA launches new initiative to combat drug-related violence and overdoses
Justice Dept. signals it may allow safe injection sites
No, a government grant program will not hand out ‘crack pipes,' officials say
Substance use disorder in the senior population
Commission identifies priorities for addressing synthetic opioid crisis
Synthetic nicotine: Unregulated and increasingly popular
Ketamine is a short-term effective treatment for some suicidal patients in hospital
Urgency of drug-seeking habit, not drug itself, drives relapse
NFL awards $1 million for studies on cannabinoids’ effects
Recreational cannabis companies use marketing that appeals to adolescents, despite restrictions
Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl flood Michigan drug market
Online forums like Reddit could work as drug use early warning system
Prescription drug misuse high among nurses during pandemic
Recidivism rates drop for inmates with OUD treated with buprenorphine
British Colombia has a safe supply of smokable heroin that no one can use yet
Addiction medicine consults can reduce deaths in high-risk patients with SUD
Acute alcohol consumption linked with increased risk for atrial fibrillation
Alcohol consumption among men drops during pandemic, but problem drinking rises
Opinion (New York Times): Should addiction be viewed as a disease?
It’s now possible to quantify a cannabis “high”
Penile necrosis after injecting cocaine into dorsal vein
Alarming increase in opioid OD deaths among older adults
Youth’s overdose death renews pleas for Narcan in schools
Free naloxone vending machine installed at southern Indiana hospital
Despite progress, buprenorphine use in US correctional settings falling short
Making addiction treatment more realistic and pragmatic
Cannabis use impacts cognitive ability beyond intoxication: study
A brain circuit linking pain and breathing may offer a path to prevent opioid deaths
Limits on virtual addiction treatment may soon return, making care harder to access
Connectomics reveals role of dopamine in cocaine use disorder
U.S. law makes scientific research on marijuana too expensive and complicated
As opioid overdose deaths hit new record, pressure grows for safe places to inject drugs in Chicago
Inside a pioneering U.S. site authorized to monitor people using drugs
No, smoking marijuana will not protect you against COVID-19
After cannabis legalization, more THC detected in injured drivers
Opioid overdose deaths among those 55+ soar, particularly among Black men
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New models of SUD care needed to reduce pregnancy-associated deaths
Percentage of adolescents reporting drug use decreased significantly in 2021
Psychedelics And MDMA approved for medical use In Canada
Opioid prescribing down 21% overall, but variances observed among groups
Study identifies safe dosage regimen for psilocybin
Improving access to methadone can save lives
Does teen prescription drug misuse predict later substance problems?
The promises and perils of psychedelic health care
Kids' ED visits for cannabis exposure surged after legalization in Canada
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