Low-dose ketamine may be an effective adjunct analgesic to morphine for managing acute pain
Opioids tied to higher dementia risk, but only after a point
Alcohol-related deaths in the US more than double from 1999 to 2020
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DEA, HHS extend telehealth controlled substance prescription rule
Study links cannabis use to genotoxicity and transgeneration
Stalemate breaks on telehealth prescriptions of stimulants and buprenorphine
Experts hopeful as US drug overdose deaths fall below 100,000
Exposure to marijuana in the womb may increase risk of addiction to opioids later in life
Native youth connect with culture to break cycles of addiction
Medicaid funding for addiction treatment hasn’t curbed overdose deaths
Research reveals how low-dose ketamine alleviates depression symptoms within hours
Alarming surge in alcohol-related liver transplants in younger adults
Improving community engagement in addiction science
Study finds pandemic-era increase in alcohol use has persisted
The solution to death from a fentanyl overdose could lie in its chemical structure
Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?
Pink cocaine may have reached the Boston area. Here's what the DEA wants you to know.
Evaluating the recovery capital framework in post-prison populations
Cannabis can help some people – but not everyone – sleep
Binge drinking is on the rise among older adults
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Scientists say two glasses of alcoholic drink daily could cut dementia risk
Methadone is stigmatized but works well for many addiction patients. Why is it so hard to get?
Loneliness may be cause of hidden alcohol use disorder in older adults
Marijuana use has fallen 'dramatically' among U.S. teens
FDA approves new misuse-deterrent alternative for severe pain management
Overdose rates are falling but not among Black and indigenous populations
How scientists are zapping the brain to help treat drug and alcohol addiction
Study highlights the potential of psilocybin in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
UC San Diego receives $8 million grant to study the genetics of substance use disorder
Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose
Coalition of 54 groups presses CMS for better substance abuse treatment in nursing homes
Safer drug supply on the dark web? It’s complicated, researchers find
House Select Committee report elucidates China’s role in fentanyl epidemic
Report warns compulsive gambling is a global 'threat to public health.'
Long-term psychological effects of youth gambling concern addiction experts
Recovery from Helene and addiction, how treatment centers are keeping clients connected
Long-term care facilities must provide addiction care, advocates say
Supreme Court THC case highlights our flawed drug laws
Healing in harmony: Mental health and addiction
Brain stimulation at home helps to treat depression
U.S. Army expands drug policy to ban Delta-8 THC hemp products
Genes linked to alcohol use disorder highlighted by expression study
Study: OUD patients more likely to stay on methadone than buprenorphine/naloxone
Overdose deaths are down nationally, but up in many Western states
Methamphetamine is top cause of fatal overdoses in older Hawaii residents
High-potency cannabis use is tied to epigenetic changes, study suggests
Ozempic and similar drugs may lower risks for opioid and alcohol use disorders
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Rising concerns over benzodiazepine prescriptions in older stroke survivors
CBD gummies for child anxiety: A comprehensive guide for parents
Contingency management can be effective in helping to halt the stimulant crisis
The human face of addiction: Addiction through the lens of the arts and the humanities
Brain imaging of neuromelanin may be key to understanding extensive substance use
Teen drug overdose deaths decline: 5 things to know
NIH and FDA leaders call for innovation in development of smoking cessation treatments
New rules should make methadone easier to get, but change is slow in many places
Despite ‘proven efficacy,’ buprenorphine scripts remain low after opioid-related events
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US will let more people take methadone at home
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DEA plans more cuts in opioid supply, while boosting stimulant production
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Study highlights potential dangers of a growing U.S. illicit fentanyl supply
CDC warns of fake drug dangers from online pharmacies
Social media trend promotes nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") misuse
US will let more people take methadone at home
To aid addiction treatment, lawmakers tell DEA to back off buprenorphine enforcement
Individuals who experienced more adversity as children are less responsive to methamphetamine
AAP releases first guidance on outpatient opioid prescribing for youths
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Lower attention ability in adolescence predicts substance use in later life
New data about cancer and cannabis
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New Jersey sues Virtua over pregnancy drug tests
Canadian provinces seek to treat more drug users against their will
Sober-curious young Americans may be changing the conversation around alcohol
Ozempic as an addiction treatment: 3 notes
Psychedelic experience improves therapists' ability to deliver ketamine therapy, suggests study
Psilocybin boosts mind perception but doesn’t reduce atheism
States where opioid deaths are falling, rising fastest
Higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for people with opioid use disorder
Alcohol plays key role in some cancer risk, new expert report warns
Fewer than half of U.S. jails provide life-saving medications for opioid use disorder
Smell of marijuana isn't enough to justify a search, Illinois Supreme Court rules
Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks
FDA launches ‘Prescribe with confidence’ campaign for OUD treatment
States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newborns
Ultra-low-dose ketamine can curb opioid withdrawal
Nearly one in four Americans know someone addicted to opioids
An industrial chemical is showing up in fentanyl in the U.S., troubling scientists
New curriculum aims to address substance use disorders in medical education
Report: Cancer deaths have dropped, but alcohol is factor in new cases
Naltrexone vs buprenorphine: No significant difference in overdose risk
Illinois Supreme Court rules smell of burnt marijuana not cause for warrantless vehicle search
FDA says drug makers will stop producing fentanyl 'lollipops"
Overdose deaths have continued to drop, now at their lowest level in 3 years
Recovery from alcohol use disorder is linked to increased anxiety
Recreational cannabis laws linked to rise in intimate partner violence
Guidance on how best to manage opioid risks in older adults
Telehealth may ease some stigma linked to treatment for OUD
Millions of depressed Americans could benefit from psychedelic therapy, study finds
Buprenorphine with naloxone during pregnancy appears safe
Could America's divide on marijuana be coming to an end?
Update on the DEA's efforts to reschedule cannabis
More than a dozen cities will ask their voters if they want to ban psilocybin
High doses of ADHD drugs linked to a greater risk of psychosis
Auricular acupressure may manage opioid withdrawal in young patients
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White House strengthens legislation on equal access to mental health, substance use care
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Does your partner’s drinking hurt your mental health? Men may feel it most
A commonly held belief about CBD might well be wrong
Rethinking addiction as a chronic brain disease
Pharmacist inclusion in OUD treatment teams benefits patients
Survey finds more than 3 in 4 Americans don’t feel they could help someone suffering an overdose
Childhood sleep patterns linked to future substance use
US allows increased production of Vyvanse to address shortage
Initiating MOUD while incarcerated may lead to better outcomes for released prisoners
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Mummified brain tissue found in crypt shows surprising traces of cocaine
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Use of cannabis, hallucinogen at ‘historically high levels
Older Black men are disproportionately affected by the overdose crisis
Cannabis and hallucinogen use among adults remained at historic highs in 2023
Genetic tool predicts liver disease risk in heavy drinkers
Airline CEO wants airports to cap passengers at 2 alcoholic drinks to limit on-board disruptions
A decade into states legalizing marijuana, underage use has plummeted
How exercise influences addiction recovery: Q&A with neuroscientist
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The magic and mystery of psychedelic therapies
Psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram in treating depression, study suggests
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Even low-risk alcohol consumption ups mortality risk in older adults
Addressing alcohol or cannabis use in patients with anxiety disorders
FDA rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD divides psychedelic stakeholders
One opioid overdose often predicts a second, but effective interventions curb deaths
Opioids evoke positive feelings through a newly identified brain region
Buprenorphine and naloxone safe for opioid use disorder in pregnancy
Even light drinking is harmful to older adults, study warns
Fall semester—A time for parents to discuss the risks of college drinking
Cannabis as pain treatment can lead to cannabis use disorder
Combination OUD treatment safe during pregnancy
Fatal opioid overdoses lower U.S. life expectancy by nearly a year, study finds
Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of deadly head and neck cancers, study finds
Alcohol use doubles risk of intracranial hemorrhage after falls in older adults, CT data show
FDA rejects MDMA-assisted PTSD therapy
Bipartisan lawmakers press Biden administration on MDMA treatment for PTSD
Cocaine discovery could pave way for treatment of substance use disorders
Research decodes how cocaine alters dopamine transporter function
New tool tracks how psychedelics affect neurons in the brain
Politics is holding back the best tool for treating methamphetamine addiction
Cannabis poisonings in kids cause Missouri to ban food with Delta-8 THC
Psilocybin triggers “inner healing” mechanisms in depression patients, study suggests
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Bill would expand Medicare coverage for patients with substance use disorders
Hospital-based addiction program proves effective in treating opioid use disorder
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A large number of heat-related deaths in Phoenix are linked to substance use
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Exposing a dangerous myth: Pain patients aren’t 'drug users'
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Moderate drinking won't prolong your life, new research indicates
Social vulnerability linked with mental health and substance use disorders
Big drop in U.S. kids, teens misusing prescription meds
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No increase in rates of marijuana use among youth over past decade
New research suggests estrogen and progesterone could play role in opioid addiction and relapse
FDA investigators have not spoken with patients and others alleging misconduct in MDMA trials
Navigating cannabis use among older adults
Stimulant use among teens with ADHD lowers risk of later misuse: Study
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Older adults are drinking more. Could that pose a public-health risk?
Generic Xanax is being recalled in the U.S. over possible contaminant — is it still safe to take it?
To overcome the overdose crisis, addiction treatment must be integrated into the health care system
Drug 50 times more powerful than fentanyl discovered in Florida
Senator introduces ‘Dobbie Act’ to remove marijuana use barriers for federal jobs
Surgeon General: Vaping may be an 'attractive' smoking cessation tool for adults
'Pink cocaine' emerging as new threat in drug market
FTC And FDA issue warning letters over Delta-8 THC in child-friendly packaging
Everyone deserves addiction treatment that works — including those in jail
Older adults find psychological benefits in psychedelic retreats, despite milder acute effects
Decreased opioid prescribing not a silver bullet for reducing overdose deaths
Illegal online pharmacies pose serious patient risk
Methamphetamine is a major drug threat in the US
Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic
Vyvanse, pregnancy and breastfeeding
House lawmakers vote To block federal cannabis rescheduling
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Researchers caution against unregulated 'magic mushrooms'
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Brain neurotransmitter receptor antagonist found to prevent opioid addiction in mice
Seven-day buprenorphine is safe for those with minimal opioid withdrawal
Telehealth builds autonomy, trust in treating addiction
Marijuana’s new legal status must spark more research
Another study suggests GLP-1 meds could ease alcoholism
Cannabis medications could be eligible for FDA approval under proposed DEA rules
US lawmakers file bipartisan bill To expunge cannabis convictions
Microdosing and tripping on mushrooms is on the rise in U.S.
Psilocybin compound reduces cluster headache frequency by 50% in new study
New species of psilocybin mushrooms discovered in Africa
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Americans' interest in microdosing psychedelics is growing
Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use
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Google, TikTok ban telehealth firm's ads for ADHD medication following federal crackdown
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Primary care-based intervention benefits long-term opioid users
As restrictions on cannabis and psychedelics ease, Americans dabble with ‘microdosing’
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Marijuana no longer banned for some NCAA athletes
Rates of problem marijuana use are rising among older adults
Most Americans don’t know that primary care physicians can prescribe addiction treatment
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Study finds improved brain function in heroin addicts after 15 weeks of treatment
Ketamine for depression: slow-release pills could make treatment more accessible
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Only a third of mental health clinics offer meds for opioid use disorder
Primary care-based intervention benefits long-term opioid users
Older people who use psychedelics show fascinating brain functions
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Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID
FDA authorizes first menthol E-cigarettes
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Poison control center calls increased following psilocybin decriminalization
New study establishes best practices for supervised psilocybin
Kansas prisons will give naloxone to some inmates when they're released
Treatment model in France shows better access to methadone in US could save lives
Prior LSD use linked to lower psychological resilience
Facebook study shows promise for Native women recovering from opioid addiction
Buprenorphine poses less of a risk to fetuses than methadone
Cannabis-related hospitalizations among older adults increase following legalization
CDC warns of ADHD medication disruption following telehealth arrests
Two-drug treatment could treat methamphetamine use disorder
Cardiovascular risks soar among daily cannabis users
Experts call for more clinical trials on alcohol use, liver disease
Study examines care following nonfatal overdose among Medicare beneficiaries
Vaping is just as good as Chantix at helping people quit cigarettes, new study finds
Lost chances to treat overdose survivors are documented in new Medicare study
NIH-funded intervention did not impact opioid-related overdose death rates over evaluation period
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Study: Out-of-pocket costs impact naloxone access
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FDA analysis finds flaws in MDMA treatment study
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Country music star Jelly Roll claims that marijuana has kept him from using harder drugs
Medical uses and adverse effects of psilocybin
Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
As cannabis availability and potency grows, few adolescents receive help for addiction
Clinical trial to assess world first methamphetamine withdrawal treatment
No signs of drug misuse in long-term follow-up of ketamine trial participants
Psilocybin reduces depression symptoms, largest study to date suggests
Scientists think psilocybin could help treat anorexia
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Psilocybin induces brain hyperconnectivity, enhancing mystical experiences
FDA launches ‘prescribe with confidence’ campaign for OUD treatment
Researchers investigate non-abstinent recovery for people with cocaine use disorder
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States that most often prescribe opioids to Medicaid patients
Researchers find benefit to a faster start to OUD therapy
Colorado among states with most fentanyl pill seizures in the country
Providing behavioral health support for older adults (Podcast)
Ketamine’s effect on brain activity revealed
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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says
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Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
California pays methamphetamine users to get sober
Adderall psychosis alleged in lawsuit against pharmacies like CVS, Publix
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Researchers create a method to determine psilocybin and psilocin potency in mushrooms
Psychedelics activate serotonin to produce antidepressant effect
Arizona nonprofit gives out one million doses of naloxone
Scientists discover surprising details about xylazine/fentanyl combination
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Mindfulness training enhances opioid use disorder treatment
U.S. overdose deaths dropped in 2023, but experts say it's too soon to celebrate
U of Florida study uses machine learning to predict opioid use disorder treatment interruptions
Justice Department submits proposed regulation to reschedule marijuana
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Workers are cheating on drug tests like never before
U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels
Can anxiety relief come at the cost of cognitive health?
Psilocybin shows promise in anorexia treatment
Over 115 million pills containing illicit fentanyl seized by law enforcement in 2023
Benzodiazepines and older adults may be a bad mix
Editorial: Biden’s plan to reschedule marijuana may finally end ‘Reefer Madness’
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Hemp, marijuana and cannabis: What's the difference?
More addiction patients can take methadone at home, but some states lag behind
Psychedelics activate serotonin to produce antidepressant effect
Do prescription drug monitoring programs actually help SUD patients?
Combined cannabis and nicotine use amplifies pregnancy risks
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FDA to consider MDMA treatment for PTSD
More than 321,000 U.S. children lost a parent to drug overdose from 2011 to 2021
Illegal web pharmacies and social media drug sales target teens
Single dose of LSD-containing drug improved anxiety symptoms
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Adderall makers agree to increase production: DEA
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Xylazine drives 900% surge in blood infections
Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever
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New research power ups psilocybin’s potential as an antidepressant
Artist draws 9 portraits on LSD during 1950s research experiment
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Biden administration plans to drastically change federal rules on marijuana
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White House indefinitely delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes
Dozens of deaths reveal risks of injecting sedatives into people restrained by police
British Columbia moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safe
Some drugs don’t mix with cannabis
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Social origins of alcohol use disorder
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