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NEWS FROM THE FIELD

Marijuana use is rising, but is it a cancer risk?  Read the full paper here in The Lancet) 


Does Boston still drink?


CDC reports nearly 24% decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths


Nearly 19 million U.S. children live with a parent with substance use disorder


Doc highlights safety of buprenorphine against OUD in pregnancy


Are THC-infused drinks healthier than alcohol?


2019 to 2023 saw increase in prevalence of psilocybin use in the United States


Women are now drinking alcohol just as much as men—with even more detrimental health effects


Addiction accelerates brain aging via distinct molecular pathways


Study finds critical gaps in Narcan awareness, possession among U.S. adults


The link between cannabis and psychosis in teens is real


N-acetylcysteine does not appear to be effective for cannabis use disorder


How drugs hijack the brain's desires (You Tube)


Cannabis use, dependence linked to worse clinical outcomes in chronic pancreatitis


Surgeon General issues marijuana warning for teens and pregnant women


Fake Adderall joins vapes as growing danger for high schoolers. These teens are fighting back


LSD analogue synthesised by swapping just two atoms less likely to cause hallucinations


What are they smoking in Tennessee? Banning THCA


Ontario to examine involuntary addiction treatment for people in jail, on parole, probation


Parents with alcohol-related diagnoses are twice as likely to maltreat children

Read the full paper in Addiction


Ketamine addiction: What the latest research tells us


Ketamine’s hidden physical and psychological damage


Tiny brain structure reveals new paths to treat addiction, depression


THC seltzers rise in popularity: What to know about the drinks


Trump looks to end $56 million grant to give Narcan to first responders


Why stimulants work and why we should be cautious


From weed to lifestyle: The cannabis brands shaping culture


New federally backed marijuana research center launches


Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims


What to know about today’s methamphetamine


As fentanyl deaths slow, methamphetamine comes for Maine


The FDA fired its tobacco enforcers. Now it wants them back


The high stakes of gambling: addiction, apps and mental health


Older adults face higher cancer risk from alcohol, even at low or moderate levels


How the moderation movement is reshaping the alcohol industry


 Iowa House passes measure legalizing psilocybin use


Why heart attacks are striking young people - and surprising connection to amphetamines


The silent opioid crisis: Seriously ill patients face frequent delays in pain treatment


Hospitalized patients who receive alcohol use disorder treatment can substantially reduce heavy drinking


Where do efforts to legalize, reschedule marijuana stand?


Researchers identify brain hub with key role in learned response to direct and indirect threats


Study links insomnia and sleep medication to increased disability risk in older adults


Exploring increased psychosis risk associated ADD medication use


New protocols for treating patients with xylazine wounds


Critics say GOP Medicaid cuts could slash fentanyl addiction treatment


How the U.S. is working to combat the fentanyl crisis through finance


LSD analogue with potential for treating schizophrenia developed


As little as 8 alcoholic drinks a week can contribute to dementia, research says


Older people seeking care for cannabis use at greater risk for dementia, study finds


Minnesota addiction and mental health providers fear federal cuts will hurt ‘life-saving’ services


Stigma against addiction medication limits our ability to end the opioid epidemic


Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to Undermine overdose responses


Poll: Half of cannabis consumers’ intake increased after Trump elected


Have we been thinking about ADHD all wrong?


The truth about alcohol and your brain: Scientists put a number on the years heavy drinking takes off your life


Prenatal opioid exposure linked to smaller brain volume


Study finds heart-related side effects of ADHD drugs, yet benefits outweigh risks


New guideline cautions against use of medical cannabis for chronic pain


Study investigates effects of ADHD medications on the heart


Heroin found in cocaine and 'ice,' and snorting a line can be lethal


NFL tackles pain without widespread opioid use


Alberta moving ahead with forced addiction treatment bill, critics warn it could do more harm than good


How esketamine combos fight treatment-resistant depression


Awareness of alcohol-related cancer risks may be growing


Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care


Meaningful psychedelic experiences predict increased moral expansiveness Read the full paper here


ASAM appeals to DOGE to improve access to methadone


Prevalence of prescription stimulant misuse high in U.S. adults


Awareness grows of cancer risk from alcohol consumption


Colorado law that made possession of small amounts of fentanyl a felony didn’t reduce overdose deaths, study finds


University launches first-ever clinical trial on medical cannabis for diabetic nerve pain


New study shows cannabis can impair driving for more than five hours—long after users feel ready to drive


Pain can motivate young adults to co-use alcohol and cannabis 


FDA approves label changes for buprenorphine ER injection


How does ‘tranq’ change the effects of fentanyl?


Being treated with psilocybin helped traumatized and depressed COVID-19 frontline healthcare workers


New study shows LSD changes brain connectivity in unique ways compared to MDMA and amphetamines


Canadian scientists invent stir stick that detects drugged drinks


Does getting ADHD drugs via telehealth increase addiction risk?


FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products


FDA reportedly raids manufacturer of poppers, an increasingly popular party drug


The new amphetamine crisis


ADHD prescriptions on the rise: 5 study notes


National study finds one in four adults misusing prescription stimulants (Read the abstract here in JAMA Psychiatry)


Could legal weed make you sick? Here's how California tries to keep it safe


Microdosing for mental health: Hype or hope?


Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived


Minnesota law enforcement shares results of tests to detect drug-impaired drivers


DEA warns of electronic prescription fraud


Cannabis users under 50 are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack, new study shows


What’s lurking in your weed? Scientists warn of toxic fungal contamination


Optimizing public placement of naloxone kits to save lives


Generation Xanax: The dark side of America’s wonder drug 

                                                                                     

New online curriculum aims at educating Appalachia on opioids


Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery


New study finds alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise in young adults


Painkiller mimics cannabis without the psychoactive side effects


Controversial marijuana potency bill dies in Colorado


Overdiagnosis of adult ADHD is exacerbating the stimulant shortage


Brain receptors for cannabis could be why some people are more resilient


Sharp rise In fentanyl poisoning among US children revealed in new study


Does getting ADHD drugs via telehealth increase addiction risk?


How an Oregon jail is tackling opioid addiction with a holistic approach


2017 to 2022 saw rise in ED orders for buprenorphine for opioid use disorder


New insights into the cellular mechanism of action of psilocybin


How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks


Collaborative care models help reduce chronic pain, substance use


This powerful industrial chemical is being added to fentanyl found in the U.S. 


Surprising link between cannabis use and cognitive decline uncovered after analyzing decades of data


US drug overdose deaths drop to lowest levels since June 2020, CDC data shows


Ketamine, TMS show promise in treatment-resistant depression in older adults


The growing crises of addiction among older adults


Study examines recent and long-term cannabis use on brain function in young adults


How much of the drop in fentanyl-related overdose deaths might be due to a resurgence of heroin?


More emergency room doctors in California are prescribing buprenorphine


Using policy and innovation to improve lifesaving access to naloxone


How neurodivergence overlaps with addiction


Cannabis use in senior patients


Finally solved: how the body's own marijuana spreads through the brain


100+ organizations ask Trump administration to make telehealth controlled substance prescribing permanent


Kratom to be tested for addiction risk in first-ever study


Colorado issues its first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off the rollout of psychedelic industry


FDA approves updated buprenorphine label for rapid initiation treatment


Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk


Warning over drinking habit that could speed up Alzheimer's disease


Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged


Adolescent cannabis use may heighten sensitivity to amphetamine’s cognitive effects in adulthood


Study of amphetamine that targets binge eating produced mixed results


Exploring the crossroads of cannabis and psychiatry  (Video)


Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, study finds


Telehealth may be closing the care gap for people with substance use disorder in rural areas


Anesthesiologists' group urges limits on ketamine use


Ketamine shows promise for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder in new study


New technique measures psilocybin potency of mushrooms


Industrial chemical found in illicit fentanyl


Fentanyl use declines in 2024 but people who use fentanyl are increasingly using heroin, methamphetamine


Alcohol use disorder patients show brain structure changes that may underlie emotional distress


How does ketamine work? New research offers insight


Combining self-help groups and medication boosts success in opioid treatment, research finds


Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide


CBD may reduce cravings for people with alcohol use disorder


Vaping weed is very popular, but users should be aware it carries risks


Study: Among veterans with alcohol use disorder, women drink as much as men and have more severe mental health symptoms


Social factors associated with longer stays in alcohol treatment


irginia Tech researchers ask how many attempts it takes to quit substance abuse


Denver proposes licensing rules for psychedelic centers


Stimulant medications lower depression risk in children with ADHD


How do Mexico, Canada, and China affect fentanyl flowing into the U.S.?


A secure base: Harm reduction as attachment therapy


Even where cannabis is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed


Opioid use disorder in sexually and gender diverse populations: Can we do better?


Editorial: Beyond buprenorphine in the ED: Leveraging lessons from 10 years of implementation


More frequent marijuana use may damage an important memory skill


What are fentanyl and nitazenes? Explaining the rise and risks of potent synthetic opioids


Cannabis smoke at home linked to secondhand exposure in children

READ THE FULL PAPER HERE


Researchers studying whether medical cannabis could help late-stage dementia patients


Adderall shortage sparks scramble for ADHD alternatives


Ibogaine and its anti-addictive properties in substance use disorders


FDA approves first of its kind ketamine-based nasal spray to treat depression


Trump's gag order halts CDC publications


Ketamine-induced urinary tract dysfunction


Alcohol consumption and type 2 diabetes risk


Alcohol consumption and cardiovascular health in older adults


Study finds ketamine use rose 40% in one year in U.S.


Hidden danger of recreational Xanax use


Mindfulness training offers some benefits for OUD patients on buprenorphine


FDA expands approval of esketamine for depression


Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Standardized cannabis dosing research aims to find out


US regulators propose capping nicotine in cigarettes at non-addictive levels


One-third of Americans report drinking less alcohol in the past year


The role genetics could play in addiction


Ketorolac found effective at reducing postsurgical opioid use


Psilocybin may help address cancer-related psychological concerns


An overview of cannabis for pets


FDA to weigh approval of pain pill billed as opioid alternative


New PSAs empower young people to save lives with naloxone


DEA and HHS issue final telemedicine rule for buprenorphine access


FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis


FDA proposes nicotine cap to help curb cigarette dependence


No clear evidence of benefits of forced addiction treatment yet: Analysis


FDA issues new guidance, clarifies confusion on buprenorphine labeling


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Zolpidem (Ambien) shown to block brain's critical cleaning cycle


Easing end of life care with psilocybin mushrooms


Missouri sees first drop in drug overdose deaths since 2015, Narcan credited


As recovering people age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues


Study finds methamphetamine mortality skyrocketed between 1999 and 2021


SAMHSA launches the Center for Addiction Recovery Support (CARS)


Experts say recreational use of Xanax is increasing among young people


New signage for Washington retail stores explains the risk of high-potency cannabis


Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

READ THE FULL PAPER HERE (Free pdf download)


Acute mind-altering effects of psilocybin managed with clinician oversight


Neuromodulation in addiction treatment


Study questions genetic test for opioid use disorder risk


Coffee drinking tied to better survival, but timing matters


Ketamine use on the rise in U.S. adults; new trends emerge


Should alcohol be labeled with a cancer risk warning?


Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say


Young women face worse long-term alcohol-associated hepatitis outcomes than men


Reflecting on NIDA’s 50th year and looking to 2025


When dog owners go to rehab, he’s making sure their pets are cared for


NIH Native American research initiative to focus on substance use and pain


An innovation agenda for addiction: Breakthrough medicines that scale


Excessive drinking is linked to dementia risk


Predictions: 2025 to be a very big year in cannabis


Adderall myths and facts


Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, amid tension between conservatives, veterans


U.S. Surgeon General issues new advisory on link between alcohol and cancer risk


Environmental factors more predictive than genetics of opioid dependence risk


Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction


Special issue of APA’s official journal focuses on psychedelic medication


Why Gen Z is drinking less


Top findings on addiction in 2024


Cannabis extract study finds no genotoxic effects, highlighting need for further research


CDC warns about the reemergence of carfentanil


ADHD treatment prescriptions for adults surged during pandemic, fueling shortages


Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents


DEA keeping supply of Rx opioids unchanged in 2025


The many risks of cannabis and high-dose THC


Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments  (Interview with Dr. Nora Volkow)


How alcohol impairs the brain’s ability to adapt and learn


What happens when you mix Adderall with Tums?


From the "out of the fire and into the kettle" series: ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence


Opioids have been killing the same generation of Black men in Chicago for decades


Cocaine use is on the rise


Understanding the mechanisms behind alcohol-associated liver disease


Behind bars, pleas for addiction medications often go nowhere


Ketamine reduces “giving up” by targeting brain support cells


Men with history of cannabis use have less cognitive decline from early adulthood to late midlife


"The Tea on THC" campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado


Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users


Wall Street bankers snorting lines of Adderall at their desks


The impact of cannabis on sleep quality and dreams


New study to use psilocybin to treat gambling addiction


Opioid misuse can change the brain


FDA approves cannabis study for veterans with PTSD


How cannabis works in the body


What is captagon?


The shifting landscape of marijuana research in the US


Study: Changes in marijuana’s legal status do not soften public’s stance toward DUI


Brain volume changes seen in opioid users


AI can help us choose words more carefully when talking about addiction


Researchers identify new therapeutic strategy for fentanyl overdoses


Cannabinoids and pain in small animal medicine


New mobile app launched to help people track their methamphetamine use and reduce drug-related harms


Benzodiazepines linked to suicide, study finds 


Smell of raw cannabis allows police to search a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules


A trusted ADHD medication has been recalled nationwide


Psilocybin helped doctors and nurses who worked through the pandemic


Tripping in LSD's birthplace: A story for "bicycle day"


Beyond abstinence: Other clinically meaningful endpoints for patients with substance use disorders (video)


Does alcohol numb empathy? Study links pain threshold to aggression


Florida man sues Publix, CVS, Costco pharmacies after Adderall causes psychosis


 ‘A new hope’: Colorado prepares for launch of psychedelic therapy at year-end


Psilocybin therapy trial participants share experiences (video)


Navigating Change: SAMHSA’s new federal guidelines for opioid treatment programs


Thousands of marijuana DUI convictions may be in jeopardy after report on drug testing lab


Psychosis risk tied to heavy cannabis use and genetic factors


What scientists just learned about addiction by giving rats cocaine: ‘The third group surprised us’


Ortho-methylfentanyl proliferating across North America as newest synthetic opioid identified in fatal drug overdoses 


NFL takes another big step toward legalizing marijuana use by players


Study highlights need for standardized, evidence-based warning labels for cannabis products


Boosting endocannabinoids could reduce opioid addiction risk 


Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older US adults


Supreme Court grapples with FDA's refusal to approve flavored vapes


Reducing risk of opioid addiction while still alleviating pain


Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older U.S. adults


A generation of drug-addiction survivors is entering old age


Opinion: Trump's proposed tariffs will do nothing to solve our fentanyl crisis


Study finds cannabis-users would reduce use the most for job interviews, caring for children


The current state of the polydrug use epidemic


Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives


Cannabis in cancer: What oncologists and patients should know


Researchers investigate half-life of xylazine to advance care for overdose patients on the drug


Excessive social media use tied to substance experimentation in US pre-teens


Despite federal warnings, kratom still readily available across US


FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans


Survey shows most people don't know that alcohol raises cancer risk


Clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets recalled.


Researchers explore impact of alcohol consumption on hair health


Is addiction a disease?


Industrial chemical keeps showing up in fentanyl supply, raising new concerns


Improvements in addiction treatment in jail make communities safer


Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths 


Vaping immediately affects vascular health and oxygen levels, study shows, even without nicotine


Easing the mental health burden with psychedelic therapies – what’s next for the regulatory and clinical landscape?


Exploring ketamine therapy


What's the status of the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes?


National survey shows millions of Americans hurt by others' drinking, drug use


Cannabis worsens brain connectivity deficits in psychosis risk


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


llinois celebrates launch of new Cannabis Research Institute


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.


Reddit-based cannabis support community’s use of SAMHSA’s Domains of Recovery suggests it’s a good resource for those seeking support


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


Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose


The leading cause of marijuana-related ER visits is called CHS or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. What is CHS?


Coalition of 54 groups presses CMS for better substance abuse treatment in nursing homes


Naloxone’s lifesaving impact: 87% survival rate proves police officers’ critical role in opioid crisis


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 


Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done


New study reveals unprecedented increases in fentanyl and stimulant concentrations in urine drug test results


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


Tripping on nothing


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 

Read the full paper here in Addiction


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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City of Seattle to become first in nation with fire department EMTs administering buprenorphine medication in the field 


Synthetic THC reduces agitation in Alzheimer's by 30%


DEA warns of illegal online pharmacies selling pills with fentanyl, methamphetamine


Researchers explore music and tech to reduce alcohol relapse rates


Industry-funded alcohol-reduction apps contain misinformation, study warns


Not so pretty in pink


Neuroscience research sheds light on how psilocybin alters spatial awareness


Case study ties psilocybin to serotonin toxicity when used with antidepressants


US will let more people take methadone at home


Electrocardiogram monitoring study finds arrhythmic hearts after excessive alcohol consumption


Wide availability of naloxone and education on its use can save pediatric lives


DEA plans more cuts in opioid supply, while boosting stimulant production


Cannabis use in teens, young adults linked to lower academic success


Rewiring the brain: Scientists reverse methamphetamine and PCP’s cognitive effects


Study highlights potential dangers of a growing U.S. illicit fentanyl supply


Study shows alcohol-dependent men and women have different biochemistries, so may need different treatments


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


5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis


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


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?


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


Fact Sheet: Final Rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)


White House strengthens legislation on equal access to mental health, substance use care


Risky behavior, unique wounds seen with xylazine exposure


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


US Millennials are driving the non-alc trend


Mummified brain tissue found in crypt shows surprising traces of cocaine


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


The motivations of a “wake-and-bake” cannabis lifestyle


How exercise influences addiction recovery is focus of research


The magic and mystery of psychedelic therapies


Psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram in treating depression, study suggests


Does synthetic psilocybin have the same effects on the mind and body as organic?


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


Zeroing in on Xylazine


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


Sleep and substance use disorders

 

Bill would expand Medicare coverage for patients with substance use disorders


Hospital-based addiction program proves effective in treating opioid use disorder 


Treating chronic pain with ketamine


A little drinking won't help you live longer, new research shows


Associations between cannabis consumption methods and cannabis risk perception


Myth of moderate drinking debunked: New study reveals true risks


Exposing a dangerous myth: Pain patients aren’t 'drug users'


Update: Mushroom gummies that sickened users contained illicit psilocybin


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


Risky drinking can put a chill on your summer fun


Scientists may have found exactly how LSD treats depression


Illegal Online Pharmacies Pose Serious Patient Risk


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

Read the full paper here in Psychiatry Services


An addiction medicine pioneer


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


Watch what happens when a portrait artist takes LSD


Researchers caution against unregulated 'magic mushrooms'


Gen Z is abandoning alcohol


Researchers with lived experience: Closing the research-to-practice gap in substance use systems of care (Read the full paper here)


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


Is sex addiction a myth?


Psilocybin compound reduces cluster headache frequency by 50% in new study


New species of psilocybin mushrooms discovered in Africa


New compound could supercharge naloxone in fight against opioid overdoses


Americans' interest in microdosing psychedelics is growing


Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use


Ketamine can help prevent depression relapses, study finds

Click here to read the full study in Nature Medicine


Problematic substance use is on the rise among seniors

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Google, TikTok ban telehealth firm's ads for ADHD medication following federal crackdown


Study shows cannabis catching up to alcohol as contributing factor in impaired driving crashes in Canada


Tackling depression with psychedelic-assisted therapies


Primary care-based intervention benefits long-term opioid users


As restrictions on cannabis and psychedelics ease, Americans dabble with ‘microdosing’


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


A look at the comorbidity of eating disorders and addiction


Study finds improved brain function in heroin addicts after 15 weeks of treatment


Ketamine for depression: slow-release pills could make treatment more accessible


New publication shows effectiveness data for weekly and monthly buprenorphine injections in treating opioid dependence in individuals using fentanyl


People with severe alcohol use disorder may form and recall social memories differently


The proteins that drive drug addiction


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


'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications (NPR interview)


Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID


Marijuana rescheduling timeline and exclusions


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


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


Study examines care following nonfatal overdose among Medicare beneficiaries


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


Cannabis-induced psychosis disorder


Adderall shortage could affect over 40,000 Americans, CDC warns


Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?


Study: Out-of-pocket costs impact naloxone access 


What to know about medetomidine and drug overdoses


Medetomidine in Chicago’s drug supply


Personal overdose loss drives addiction advocacy


Another psychedelic mushroom sold in gummies could be deadly


Psychedelic therapies could soon break through against addiction


DEA and FDA cooperate to fight the distribution and sale of illegal e-cigarettes


Inside the historic fight for more drug addiction services in nursing homes


Alcohol can raise the odds of breast cancer, but most women in the US aren't aware of the health risks


Among pregnant people, active treatment for addiction shouldn’t trigger a call to child protective services (Podcast)


Hypnosis for pain management can help reduce opioid consumption after surgery 


Federal government on expands access to mental health and substance use services 


Ketamine cystitis: The dangerous side effects of the drug's recreational use


Benefits and risks of treating opioid use disorder with ketamine


FDA analysis finds flaws in MDMA treatment study


The impact of mental health, substance use, and grief—and how poetry can heal.


Opinion: Supposed ‘tough-love’ policy is not the cure for SF’s addiction and homelessness epidemic


Alcoholics Anonymous more likely to benefit White Americans


How marijuana legalization is affecting use


FDA approval will help resolve questions on medical cannabis use


Prenatal amphetamine exposure impacts brain development


Dealers mix another potent sedative into U.S. street drugs causing 'mass overdoses'


At Las Vegas conference, methadone clinics blast idea of doctors prescribing directly 


Psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.


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

Read the full paper here in Molecular Psychiatry


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


How does alcohol affect the gut microbiome?


Fentanyl addiction: the brain pathways behind the opioid crisis (Video)


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


Cannabis may be rescheduled–what does it mean for neuroscience?


West Palm Beach rehabilitation center one of a few that specialize in treating older adults

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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says


Into the weeds of what DEA rule changes on marijuana mean for feds 


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


Despite testing, fentanyl is often undetected in illicit drugs


System predicts who’s at risk of quitting opioid treatment


Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction


Legal marijuana leads to more hospital trips for older adults


Ex-cigarette smokers who vape may be at higher risk for lung cancer


Digital health technology shows promise for addressing drinking among youth


Pediatricians have important role in talking about substance use, experts say


Alcohol Is dangerous. So Is ‘alcoholic.’ 


Ozempic maker plans to study the drug’s effects on alcohol consumption


Can fibromyalgia pain be managed with low-dose naltrexone?


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

Read more about xylazine as an opioid kappa agonist here


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


The state of current research on ketamine for neurologic disorders


Dark side of MDMA's journey to FDA


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’


Identifying barriers to esketamine nasal treatment 


Almost all fake oxycodone pills contain fentanyl, study finds


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?


Faster approach for starting extended-release naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder shown effective


Combined cannabis and nicotine use amplifies pregnancy risks


What If states paid people to stop using drugs and smoking?


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


What to know about ketamine for anxiety


Adderall makers agree to increase production: DEA


As the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, could more states legalize it?


Xylazine drives 900% surge in blood infections


Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever


Narcan may have moved over-the-counter, but it’s still underutilized


Marijuana’s health effects are about to get a whole lot clearer


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Adderall abuse risks becoming another opioid crisis, DEA says

The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever

Personality changes related to presence and treatment of substance use (disorders): a systematic review

Cannabis easier to get, more potent; youth mental health experts warn parents 

Harm reduction in the context of child well-being 


More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms 


CBD demonstrates ability to relieve acute dental pain  


Teen depression and addiction: What's the link? 


Ketamine bladder: Special clinics as youth addiction 'explodes' in the U.K. 


SUDs in women and the importance of tailored treatment approaches 


Psychedelics could pose risks for people with personality disorders, study finds 



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Optimizing public placement of naloxone kits to save lives


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New online curriculum aims at educating Appalachia on opioids


Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery


New study finds alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise in young adults


Painkiller mimics cannabis without the psychoactive side effects


Controversial marijuana potency bill dies in Colorado


Overdiagnosis of adult ADHD is exacerbating the stimulant shortage


Brain receptors for cannabis could be why some people are more resilient


Sharp rise In fentanyl poisoning among US children revealed in new study


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How an Oregon jail is tackling opioid addiction with a holistic approach


2017 to 2022 saw rise in ED orders for buprenorphine for opioid use disorder


New insights into the cellular mechanism of action of psilocybin


How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks


Collaborative care models help reduce chronic pain, substance use


This powerful industrial chemical is being added to fentanyl found in the U.S. 


Surprising link between cannabis use and cognitive decline uncovered after analyzing decades of data


US drug overdose deaths drop to lowest levels since June 2020, CDC data shows


Ketamine, TMS show promise in treatment-resistant depression in older adults


A central NY county gets its 1st opioid treatment clinic. It’s on wheels


The growing crises of addiction among older adults


Study examines recent and long-term cannabis use on brain function in young adults


How much of the drop in fentanyl-related overdose deaths might be due to a resurgence of heroin?


More emergency room doctors in California are prescribing buprenorphine


Using policy and innovation to improve lifesaving access to naloxone


How neurodivergence overlaps with addiction


Cannabis use in senior patients


Finally solved: how the body's own marijuana spreads through the brain


100+ organizations ask Trump administration to make telehealth controlled substance prescribing permanent


Kratom to be tested for addiction risk in first-ever study


Colorado issues its first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off the rollout of psychedelic industry


FDA approves updated buprenorphine label for rapid initiation treatment


Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk


Warning over drinking habit that could speed up Alzheimer's disease


Adolescent cannabis use may heighten sensitivity to amphetamine’s cognitive effects in adulthood


Study of amphetamine that targets binge eating produced mixed results


Exploring the crossroads of cannabis and psychiatry  (Video)


Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, study finds


Telehealth may be closing the care gap for people with substance use disorder in rural areas


Anesthesiologists' group urges limits on ketamine use


Ketamine shows promise for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder in new study


New technique measures psilocybin potency of mushrooms


Industrial chemical found in illicit fentanyl


Fentanyl use declines in 2024 but people who use fentanyl are increasingly using heroin, methamphetamine


Alcohol use disorder patients show brain structure changes that may underlie emotional distress


How does ketamine work? New research offers insight


Combining self-help groups and medication boosts success in opioid treatment, research finds


Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide


CBD may reduce cravings for people with alcohol use disorder


Vaping weed is very popular, but users should be aware it carries risks


Study: Among veterans with alcohol use disorder, women drink as much as men and have more severe mental health symptoms


Social factors associated with longer stays in alcohol treatment


irginia Tech researchers ask how many attempts it takes to quit substance abuse


Denver proposes licensing rules for psychedelic centers


Stimulant medications lower depression risk in children with ADHD


Generations flip the script on alcohol


How do Mexico, Canada, and China affect fentanyl flowing into the U.S.?


A secure base: Harm reduction as attachment therapy


Even where cannabis is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed


Opioid use disorder in sexually and gender diverse populations: Can we do better?


Inside the DEA's Chicago drug testing lab


Editorial: Beyond buprenorphine in the ED: Leveraging lessons from 10 years of implementation


More frequent marijuana use may damage an important memory skill


What are fentanyl and nitazenes? Explaining the rise and risks of potent synthetic opioids


Denver Health launches free vending machine that dispenses naloxone


Cannabis smoke at home linked to secondhand exposure in children

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Researchers studying whether medical cannabis could help late-stage dementia patients


Adderall shortage sparks scramble for ADHD alternatives


Ibogaine and its anti-addictive properties in substance use disorders


FDA approves first of its kind ketamine-based nasal spray to treat depression


Trump's gag order halts CDC publications


Ketamine-induced urinary tract dysfunction


Alcohol consumption and type 2 diabetes risk


Alcohol consumption and cardiovascular health in older adults


Study finds ketamine use rose 40% in one year in U.S.


Hidden danger of recreational Xanax use


Mindfulness training offers some benefits for OUD patients on buprenorphine


FDA expands approval of esketamine for depression


Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Standardized cannabis dosing research aims to find out


US regulators propose capping nicotine in cigarettes at non-addictive levels


One-third of Americans report drinking less alcohol in the past year


The role genetics could play in addiction


Ketorolac found effective at reducing postsurgical opioid use


Psilocybin may help address cancer-related psychological concerns


An overview of cannabis for pets


FDA to weigh approval of pain pill billed as opioid alternative


New PSAs empower young people to save lives with naloxone


DEA and HHS issue final telemedicine rule for buprenorphine access


FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis


FDA proposes nicotine cap to help curb cigarette dependence


No clear evidence of benefits of forced addiction treatment yet: Analysis


FDA issues new guidance, clarifies confusion on buprenorphine labeling


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Zolpidem (Ambien) shown to block brain's critical cleaning cycle


Easing end of life care with psilocybin mushrooms


Missouri sees first drop in drug overdose deaths since 2015, Narcan credited


As recovering people age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues


Study finds methamphetamine mortality skyrocketed between 1999 and 2021


SAMHSA launches the Center for Addiction Recovery Support (CARS)


Experts say recreational use of Xanax is increasing among young people


New signage for Washington retail stores explains the risk of high-potency cannabis


Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

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Acute mind-altering effects of psilocybin managed with clinician oversight


Neuromodulation in addiction treatment


Study questions genetic test for opioid use disorder risk


Coffee drinking tied to better survival, but timing matters


Ketamine use on the rise in U.S. adults; new trends emerge


Should alcohol be labeled with a cancer risk warning?


Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say


Young women face worse long-term alcohol-associated hepatitis outcomes than men


Reflecting on NIDA’s 50th year and looking to 2025


When dog owners go to rehab, he’s making sure their pets are cared for


NIH Native American research initiative to focus on substance use and pain


An innovation agenda for addiction: Breakthrough medicines that scale


Excessive drinking is linked to dementia risk


Predictions: 2025 to be a very big year in cannabis


Adderall myths and facts


Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, amid tension between conservatives, veterans


U.S. Surgeon General issues new advisory on link between alcohol and cancer risk


Environmental factors more predictive than genetics of opioid dependence risk


Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction


Special issue of APA’s official journal focuses on psychedelic medication


Why Gen Z is drinking less


Top findings on addiction in 2024


Cannabis extract study finds no genotoxic effects, highlighting need for further research


CDC warns about the reemergence of carfentanil


ADHD treatment prescriptions for adults surged during pandemic, fueling shortages


Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents


The many risks of cannabis and high-dose THC


Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments  (Interview with Dr. Nora Volkow)


How alcohol impairs the brain’s ability to adapt and learn


What happens when you mix Adderall with Tums?


From the "out of the fire and into the kettle" series: ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence


Opioids have been killing the same generation of Black men in Chicago for decades


Cocaine use is on the rise


Understanding the mechanisms behind alcohol-associated liver disease


Behind bars, pleas for addiction medications often go nowhere


Ketamine reduces “giving up” by targeting brain support cells


Men with history of cannabis use have less cognitive decline from early adulthood to late midlife


"The Tea on THC" campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado


Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users


Wall Street bankers snorting lines of Adderall at their desks


The impact of cannabis on sleep quality and dreams


New study to use psilocybin to treat gambling addiction


Opioid misuse can change the brain


FDA approves cannabis study for veterans with PTSD


How cannabis works in the body


What is captagon?


The shifting landscape of marijuana research in the US


Study: Changes in marijuana’s legal status do not soften public’s stance toward DUI


Brain volume changes seen in opioid users


AI can help us choose words more carefully when talking about addiction


Researchers identify new therapeutic strategy for fentanyl overdoses


Cannabinoids and pain in small animal medicine


New mobile app launched to help people track their methamphetamine use and reduce drug-related harms


Benzodiazepines linked to suicide, study finds 


Smell of raw cannabis allows police to search a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules


A trusted ADHD medication has been recalled nationwide


Psilocybin helped doctors and nurses who worked through the pandemic


Tripping in LSD's birthplace: A story for "bicycle day"


Beyond abstinence: Other clinically meaningful endpoints for patients with substance use disorders (video)


Does alcohol numb empathy? Study links pain threshold to aggression


Florida man sues Publix, CVS, Costco pharmacies after Adderall causes psychosis


 ‘A new hope’: Colorado prepares for launch of psychedelic therapy at year-end


Psilocybin therapy trial participants share experiences (video)


Navigating Change: SAMHSA’s new federal guidelines for opioid treatment programs


Thousands of marijuana DUI convictions may be in jeopardy after report on drug testing lab


Psychosis risk tied to heavy cannabis use and genetic factors


What scientists just learned about addiction by giving rats cocaine: ‘The third group surprised us’


Ortho-methylfentanyl proliferating across North America as newest synthetic opioid identified in fatal drug overdoses 


NFL takes another big step toward legalizing marijuana use by players


Study highlights need for standardized, evidence-based warning labels for cannabis products


Boosting endocannabinoids could reduce opioid addiction risk 


Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older US adults


Reducing risk of opioid addiction while still alleviating pain


Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older U.S. adults


A generation of drug-addiction survivors is entering old age


Opinion: Trump's proposed tariffs will do nothing to solve our fentanyl crisis


Study finds cannabis-users would reduce use the most for job interviews, caring for children


The current state of the polydrug use epidemic


Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives


Cannabis in cancer: What oncologists and patients should know


Researchers investigate half-life of xylazine to advance care for overdose patients on the drug


Excessive social media use tied to substance experimentation in US pre-teens


Despite federal warnings, kratom still readily available across US


FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans


Survey shows most people don't know that alcohol raises cancer risk


Clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets recalled.


Researchers explore impact of alcohol consumption on hair health


Is addiction a disease?


Industrial chemical keeps showing up in fentanyl supply, raising new concerns


Improvements in addiction treatment in jail make communities safer


Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths 


Vaping immediately affects vascular health and oxygen levels, study shows, even without nicotine


Easing the mental health burden with psychedelic therapies – what’s next for the regulatory and clinical landscape?


Exploring ketamine therapy


What's the status of the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes?


National survey shows millions of Americans hurt by others' drinking, drug use


Cannabis worsens brain connectivity deficits in psychosis risk


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


llinois celebrates launch of new Cannabis Research Institute


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


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.


Reddit-based cannabis support community’s use of SAMHSA’s Domains of Recovery suggests it’s a good resource for those seeking support


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


Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose


The leading cause of marijuana-related ER visits is called CHS or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. What is CHS?


Coalition of 54 groups presses CMS for better substance abuse treatment in nursing homes


Naloxone’s lifesaving impact: 87% survival rate proves police officers’ critical role in opioid crisis


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 


Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done


New study reveals unprecedented increases in fentanyl and stimulant concentrations in urine drug test results


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


Tripping on nothing


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 

Read the full paper here in Addiction


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


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Industry-funded alcohol-reduction apps contain misinformation, study warns


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Neuroscience research sheds light on how psilocybin alters spatial awareness


Case study ties psilocybin to serotonin toxicity when used with antidepressants


US will let more people take methadone at home


Electrocardiogram monitoring study finds arrhythmic hearts after excessive alcohol consumption


Wide availability of naloxone and education on its use can save pediatric lives


DEA plans more cuts in opioid supply, while boosting stimulant production


Cannabis use in teens, young adults linked to lower academic success


Rewiring the brain: Scientists reverse methamphetamine and PCP’s cognitive effects


Study highlights potential dangers of a growing U.S. illicit fentanyl supply


Study shows alcohol-dependent men and women have different biochemistries, so may need different treatments


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


5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis


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


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?


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


Fact Sheet: Final Rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)


White House strengthens legislation on equal access to mental health, substance use care


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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


US Millennials are driving the non-alc trend


Mummified brain tissue found in crypt shows surprising traces of cocaine


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


The motivations of a “wake-and-bake” cannabis lifestyle


How exercise influences addiction recovery is focus of research


The magic and mystery of psychedelic therapies


Psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram in treating depression, study suggests


Does synthetic psilocybin have the same effects on the mind and body as organic?


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


Zeroing in on Xylazine


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


Sleep and substance use disorders

 

Bill would expand Medicare coverage for patients with substance use disorders


Hospital-based addiction program proves effective in treating opioid use disorder 


Treating chronic pain with ketamine


A little drinking won't help you live longer, new research shows


Associations between cannabis consumption methods and cannabis risk perception


Myth of moderate drinking debunked: New study reveals true risks


Exposing a dangerous myth: Pain patients aren’t 'drug users'


Update: Mushroom gummies that sickened users contained illicit psilocybin


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


Risky drinking can put a chill on your summer fun


Scientists may have found exactly how LSD treats depression


Illegal Online Pharmacies Pose Serious Patient Risk


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

Read the full paper here in Psychiatry Services


An addiction medicine pioneer


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


Watch what happens when a portrait artist takes LSD


Researchers caution against unregulated 'magic mushrooms'


Gen Z is abandoning alcohol


Researchers with lived experience: Closing the research-to-practice gap in substance use systems of care (Read the full paper here)


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


Is sex addiction a myth?


Psilocybin compound reduces cluster headache frequency by 50% in new study


New species of psilocybin mushrooms discovered in Africa


New compound could supercharge naloxone in fight against opioid overdoses


Americans' interest in microdosing psychedelics is growing


Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use


Ketamine can help prevent depression relapses, study finds

Click here to read the full study in Nature Medicine


Problematic substance use is on the rise among seniors

Want to know more about treating older adults with substance use disorders? Take our continuing education course 


Google, TikTok ban telehealth firm's ads for ADHD medication following federal crackdown


Study shows cannabis catching up to alcohol as contributing factor in impaired driving crashes in Canada


Tackling depression with psychedelic-assisted therapies


Primary care-based intervention benefits long-term opioid users


As restrictions on cannabis and psychedelics ease, Americans dabble with ‘microdosing’


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


A look at the comorbidity of eating disorders and addiction


Study finds improved brain function in heroin addicts after 15 weeks of treatment


Ketamine for depression: slow-release pills could make treatment more accessible


New publication shows effectiveness data for weekly and monthly buprenorphine injections in treating opioid dependence in individuals using fentanyl


People with severe alcohol use disorder may form and recall social memories differently


The proteins that drive drug addiction


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


'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications (NPR interview)


Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID


Marijuana rescheduling timeline and exclusions


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


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


Study examines care following nonfatal overdose among Medicare beneficiaries


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


Cannabis-induced psychosis disorder


Adderall shortage could affect over 40,000 Americans, CDC warns


Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?


Study: Out-of-pocket costs impact naloxone access 


What to know about medetomidine and drug overdoses


Medetomidine in Chicago’s drug supply


Personal overdose loss drives addiction advocacy


Another psychedelic mushroom sold in gummies could be deadly


Psychedelic therapies could soon break through against addiction


DEA and FDA cooperate to fight the distribution and sale of illegal e-cigarettes


Inside the historic fight for more drug addiction services in nursing homes


Alcohol can raise the odds of breast cancer, but most women in the US aren't aware of the health risks


Among pregnant people, active treatment for addiction shouldn’t trigger a call to child protective services (Podcast)


Hypnosis for pain management can help reduce opioid consumption after surgery 


Federal government on expands access to mental health and substance use services 


Drinking on planes could be bad for you, new study finds


Ketamine cystitis: The dangerous side effects of the drug's recreational use


Benefits and risks of treating opioid use disorder with ketamine


FDA analysis finds flaws in MDMA treatment study


The impact of mental health, substance use, and grief—and how poetry can heal.


Opinion: Supposed ‘tough-love’ policy is not the cure for SF’s addiction and homelessness epidemic


Alcoholics Anonymous more likely to benefit White Americans


How marijuana legalization is affecting use


FDA approval will help resolve questions on medical cannabis use


Prenatal amphetamine exposure impacts brain development


Dealers mix another potent sedative into U.S. street drugs causing 'mass overdoses'


At Las Vegas conference, methadone clinics blast idea of doctors prescribing directly 


Psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.


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

Read the full paper here in Molecular Psychiatry


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


How does alcohol affect the gut microbiome?


Fentanyl addiction: the brain pathways behind the opioid crisis (Video)


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


Cannabis may be rescheduled–what does it mean for neuroscience?


West Palm Beach rehabilitation center one of a few that specialize in treating older adults

Want to know more about treating SUD in older adults? Click here to take our CADC-ICB/LCPC, LCSW approved course, The Silver Tsunami


Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says


Into the weeds of what DEA rule changes on marijuana mean for feds 


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


Despite testing, fentanyl is often undetected in illicit drugs


System predicts who’s at risk of quitting opioid treatment


Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction


Legal marijuana leads to more hospital trips for older adults


Ex-cigarette smokers who vape may be at higher risk for lung cancer


Digital health technology shows promise for addressing drinking among youth


Pediatricians have important role in talking about substance use, experts say


Alcohol Is dangerous. So Is ‘alcoholic.’ 


Ozempic maker plans to study the drug’s effects on alcohol consumption


Can fibromyalgia pain be managed with low-dose naltrexone?


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

Read more about xylazine as an opioid kappa agonist here


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


The state of current research on ketamine for neurologic disorders


Dark side of MDMA's journey to FDA


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’


Identifying barriers to esketamine nasal treatment 


Almost all fake oxycodone pills contain fentanyl, study finds


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?


Faster approach for starting extended-release naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder shown effective


Combined cannabis and nicotine use amplifies pregnancy risks


What If states paid people to stop using drugs and smoking?


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


What to know about ketamine for anxiety


Adderall makers agree to increase production: DEA


As the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, could more states legalize it?


Xylazine drives 900% surge in blood infections


Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever


Narcan may have moved over-the-counter, but it’s still underutilized


Marijuana’s health effects are about to get a whole lot clearer


Do not overlook bupropion misuse


Reschedule marijuana? Deschedule? Legalize weed? Main takeaways on Biden's cannabis news


New research power ups psilocybin’s potential as an antidepressant


Artist draws 9 portraits on LSD during 1950s research experiment


Psychedelic microdosing: A new frontier for treating ADHD symptoms and emotional dysregulation

Read the full paper here


Xanax interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors


Girls catching up with boys in substance use


2 Promising Insights from recent research on ketamine


Psilocybin for chronic pain?


Some drugs don’t mix with cannabis


Cannabis users stay motivated: Lazy stoner myth debunked

Read the full study here


Researchers see an increase in stimulant overdose deaths


It's easier now to treat opioid addiction with medication—but use has changed little, study finds


The polysubstance use epidemic has arrived


Single dose of LSD highly effective at treating anxiety


Social origins of alcohol use disorder

 

Cocaine seems to hijack brain pathways that prioritize food and water

Adderall abuse risks becoming another opioid crisis, DEA says

The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever

Personality changes related to presence and treatment of substance use (disorders): a systematic review

Cannabis easier to get, more potent; youth mental health experts warn parents 

Harm reduction in the context of child well-being 


More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms 


CBD demonstrates ability to relieve acute dental pain  


Teen depression and addiction: What's the link? 


Ketamine bladder: Special clinics as youth addiction 'explodes' in the U.K. 


SUDs in women and the importance of tailored treatment approaches 


Psychedelics could pose risks for people with personality disorders, study finds 



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Addiction pathways in the brain 


Adolescent Xanax exposure increases neurological sensitivity to opioids 

Read the full paper here


Ketamine injection after childbirth can reduce postpartum depression in new mothers by  75%


Being treated with psilocybin helped traumatized and depressed COVID-19 frontline healthcare workers


New study shows LSD changes brain connectivity in unique ways compared to MDMA and amphetamines


Canadian scientists invent stir stick that detects drugged drinks


Does getting ADHD drugs via telehealth increase addiction risk?


America's marijuana legalization experiment is going up in smoke


FDA advises consumers not to inhale nitrous oxide products


FDA reportedly raids manufacturer of poppers, an increasingly popular party drug


The new amphetamine crisis


ADHD prescriptions on the rise: 5 study notes


National study finds one in four adults misusing prescription stimulants (Read the abstract here in JAMA Psychiatry)


Could legal weed make you sick? Here's how California tries to keep it safe


Microdosing for mental health: Hype or hope?


Colorado psychedelic mushroom experiment has arrived


Minnesota law enforcement shares results of tests to detect drug-impaired drivers


DEA warns of electronic prescription fraud


Cannabis users under 50 are 6 times more likely to have a heart attack, new study shows


What’s lurking in your weed? Scientists warn of toxic fungal contamination


Optimizing public placement of naloxone kits to save lives


Generation Xanax: The dark side of America’s wonder drug 

                                                                                     

New online curriculum aims at educating Appalachia on opioids


Deadliest phase of fentanyl crisis eases, as all states see recovery


New study finds alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise in young adults


Painkiller mimics cannabis without the psychoactive side effects


Controversial marijuana potency bill dies in Colorado


Overdiagnosis of adult ADHD is exacerbating the stimulant shortage


Brain receptors for cannabis could be why some people are more resilient


Sharp rise In fentanyl poisoning among US children revealed in new study


Does getting ADHD drugs via telehealth increase addiction risk?


How an Oregon jail is tackling opioid addiction with a holistic approach


2017 to 2022 saw rise in ED orders for buprenorphine for opioid use disorder


New insights into the cellular mechanism of action of psilocybin


How Americans view alcohol’s benefits and risks


High school student helps draft bill to require opioid overdose medications in Illinois libraries


Collaborative care models help reduce chronic pain, substance use


This powerful industrial chemical is being added to fentanyl found in the U.S. 


Surprising link between cannabis use and cognitive decline uncovered after analyzing decades of data


US drug overdose deaths drop to lowest levels since June 2020, CDC data shows


Ketamine, TMS show promise in treatment-resistant depression in older adults


A central NY county gets its 1st opioid treatment clinic. It’s on wheels


The growing crises of addiction among older adults


Study examines recent and long-term cannabis use on brain function in young adults


How much of the drop in fentanyl-related overdose deaths might be due to a resurgence of heroin?


More emergency room doctors in California are prescribing buprenorphine


Using policy and innovation to improve lifesaving access to naloxone


How neurodivergence overlaps with addiction


Cannabis use in senior patients


Finally solved: how the body's own marijuana spreads through the brain


100+ organizations ask Trump administration to make telehealth controlled substance prescribing permanent


Kratom to be tested for addiction risk in first-ever study


Colorado issues its first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off the rollout of psychedelic industry


FDA approves updated buprenorphine label for rapid initiation treatment


Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk


Warning over drinking habit that could speed up Alzheimer's disease


Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction than the middle aged


Adolescent cannabis use may heighten sensitivity to amphetamine’s cognitive effects in adulthood


Study of amphetamine that targets binge eating produced mixed results


Exploring the crossroads of cannabis and psychiatry  (Video)


Frequent cannabis use can lead to cavities, severe tooth loss, study finds


Telehealth may be closing the care gap for people with substance use disorder in rural areas


Anesthesiologists' group urges limits on ketamine use


Ketamine shows promise for severe obsessive-compulsive disorder in new study


New technique measures psilocybin potency of mushrooms


Industrial chemical found in illicit fentanyl


Fentanyl use declines in 2024 but people who use fentanyl are increasingly using heroin, methamphetamine


Alcohol use disorder patients show brain structure changes that may underlie emotional distress


How does ketamine work? New research offers insight


Combining self-help groups and medication boosts success in opioid treatment, research finds


Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide


CBD may reduce cravings for people with alcohol use disorder


Vaping weed is very popular, but users should be aware it carries risks


Study: Among veterans with alcohol use disorder, women drink as much as men and have more severe mental health symptoms


Social factors associated with longer stays in alcohol treatment


Virginia Tech researchers ask how many attempts it takes to quit substance abuse


The national decline in overdose deaths is leaving Black communities behind


Denver proposes licensing rules for psychedelic centers


Stimulant medications lower depression risk in children with ADHD


Generations flip the script on alcohol


How do Mexico, Canada, and China affect fentanyl flowing into the U.S.?


A secure base: Harm reduction as attachment therapy


Even where cannabis is legal, product safety isn't guaranteed


Opioid use disorder in sexually and gender diverse populations: Can we do better?


Inside the DEA's Chicago drug testing lab


Editorial: Beyond buprenorphine in the ED: Leveraging lessons from 10 years of implementation


More frequent marijuana use may damage an important memory skill


What are fentanyl and nitazenes? Explaining the rise and risks of potent synthetic opioids


Denver Health launches free vending machine that dispenses naloxone


Cannabis smoke at home linked to secondhand exposure in children

READ THE FULL PAPER HERE


Researchers studying whether medical cannabis could help late-stage dementia patients


Adderall shortage sparks scramble for ADHD alternatives


Ibogaine and its anti-addictive properties in substance use disorders


FDA approves first of its kind ketamine-based nasal spray to treat depression


Trump's gag order halts CDC publications


Ketamine-induced urinary tract dysfunction


Alcohol consumption and type 2 diabetes risk


Alcohol consumption and cardiovascular health in older adults


Study finds ketamine use rose 40% in one year in U.S.


Hidden danger of recreational Xanax use


Mindfulness training offers some benefits for OUD patients on buprenorphine


FDA expands approval of esketamine for depression


Do two puffs equal a bong hit? Standardized cannabis dosing research aims to find out


US regulators propose capping nicotine in cigarettes at non-addictive levels


One-third of Americans report drinking less alcohol in the past year


The role genetics could play in addiction


Ketorolac found effective at reducing postsurgical opioid use


Psilocybin may help address cancer-related psychological concerns


An overview of cannabis for pets


FDA to weigh approval of pain pill billed as opioid alternative


New PSAs empower young people to save lives with naloxone


DEA and HHS issue final telemedicine rule for buprenorphine access


FDA asks for veterinarians’ comments on cannabis


FDA proposes nicotine cap to help curb cigarette dependence


No clear evidence of benefits of forced addiction treatment yet: Analysis


FDA issues new guidance, clarifies confusion on buprenorphine labeling


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Zolpidem (Ambien) shown to block brain's critical cleaning cycle


Easing end of life care with psilocybin mushrooms


Missouri sees first drop in drug overdose deaths since 2015, Narcan credited


As recovering people age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues


Study finds methamphetamine mortality skyrocketed between 1999 and 2021


SAMHSA launches the Center for Addiction Recovery Support (CARS)


Experts say recreational use of Xanax is increasing among young people


New signage for Washington retail stores explains the risk of high-potency cannabis


Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents

READ THE FULL PAPER HERE (Free pdf download)


Acute mind-altering effects of psilocybin managed with clinician oversight


Neuromodulation in addiction treatment


Study questions genetic test for opioid use disorder risk


Coffee drinking tied to better survival, but timing matters


Ketamine use on the rise in U.S. adults; new trends emerge


Should alcohol be labeled with a cancer risk warning?


Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say


Young women face worse long-term alcohol-associated hepatitis outcomes than men


Buprenorphine access plummets among young adults, raising treatment concerns


Reflecting on NIDA’s 50th year and looking to 2025


When dog owners go to rehab, he’s making sure their pets are cared for


NIH Native American research initiative to focus on substance use and pain


An innovation agenda for addiction: Breakthrough medicines that scale


Excessive drinking is linked to dementia risk


Predictions: 2025 to be a very big year in cannabis


Adderall myths and facts


Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, amid tension between conservatives, veterans


U.S. Surgeon General issues new advisory on link between alcohol and cancer risk


Environmental factors more predictive than genetics of opioid dependence risk


Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction


Special issue of APA’s official journal focuses on psychedelic medication


Why Gen Z is drinking less


Top findings on addiction in 2024


Cannabis extract study finds no genotoxic effects, highlighting need for further research


CDC warns about the reemergence of carfentanil


ADHD treatment prescriptions for adults surged during pandemic, fueling shortages


Brain structure differences are associated with early use of substances among adolescents


DEA keeping supply of Rx opioids unchanged in 2025


The many risks of cannabis and high-dose THC


Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments  (Interview with Dr. Nora Volkow)


How alcohol impairs the brain’s ability to adapt and learn


What happens when you mix Adderall with Tums?


ettle From the "out of the fire and into the kettle" series: ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence


Opioids have been killing the same generation of Black men in Chicago for decades


Cocaine use is on the rise


Understanding the mechanisms behind alcohol-associated liver disease


Behind bars, pleas for addiction medications often go nowhere


Ketamine reduces “giving up” by targeting brain support cells


Men with history of cannabis use have less cognitive decline from early adulthood to late midlife


"The Tea on THC" campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado


Renowned neuroscientist reveals key insights into how brain circuits drive addictive behaviors


Reported use of most drugs among adolescents remained low in 2024


Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users


Wall Street bankers snorting lines of Adderall at their desks


The impact of cannabis on sleep quality and dreams


New study to use psilocybin to treat gambling addiction


Opioid misuse can change the brain


FDA approves cannabis study for veterans with PTSD


How cannabis works in the body


What is captagon?


The shifting landscape of marijuana research in the US


Psilocybin mushrooms found in Africa are a species new to science


Study: Changes in marijuana’s legal status do not soften public’s stance toward DUI


Brain volume changes seen in opioid users


AI can help us choose words more carefully when talking about addiction


Researchers identify new therapeutic strategy for fentanyl overdoses


Cannabinoids and pain in small animal medicine


New mobile app launched to help people track their methamphetamine use and reduce drug-related harms


Benzodiazepines linked to suicide, study finds 


Smell of raw cannabis allows police to search a vehicle, Illinois Supreme Court rules


A trusted ADHD medication has been recalled nationwide


Psilocybin helped doctors and nurses who worked through the pandemic


Tripping in LSD's birthplace: A story for "bicycle day"


Beyond abstinence: Other clinically meaningful endpoints for patients with substance use disorders (video)


Does alcohol numb empathy? Study links pain threshold to aggression


 ‘A new hope’: Colorado prepares for launch of psychedelic therapy at year-end


Psilocybin therapy trial participants share experiences (video)


Navigating Change: SAMHSA’s new federal guidelines for opioid treatment programs


Thousands of marijuana DUI convictions may be in jeopardy after report on drug testing lab


Psychosis risk tied to heavy cannabis use and genetic factors


What scientists just learned about addiction by giving rats cocaine: ‘The third group surprised us’


Ortho-methylfentanyl proliferating across North America as newest synthetic opioid identified in fatal drug overdoses 


NFL takes another big step toward legalizing marijuana use by players


Study highlights need for standardized, evidence-based warning labels for cannabis products


Boosting endocannabinoids could reduce opioid addiction risk 


Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older US adults


Supreme Court grapples with FDA's refusal to approve flavored vapes


Reducing risk of opioid addiction while still alleviating pain


Alcohol use disorder, alcohol-associated liver disease up in older U.S. adults


A generation of drug-addiction survivors is entering old age


Opinion: Trump's proposed tariffs will do nothing to solve our fentanyl crisis


Study finds cannabis-users would reduce use the most for job interviews, caring for children


The current state of the polydrug use epidemic


Narcan vending machines help communities save fentanyl users' lives


Cannabis in cancer: What oncologists and patients should know


Researchers investigate half-life of xylazine to advance care for overdose patients on the drug


Excessive social media use tied to substance experimentation in US pre-teens


Despite federal warnings, kratom still readily available across US


FDA gives green light to PTSD marijuana study in veterans


Survey shows most people don't know that alcohol raises cancer risk


Clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets recalled.


Researchers explore impact of alcohol consumption on hair health


Is addiction a disease?


Industrial chemical keeps showing up in fentanyl supply, raising new concerns


Improvements in addiction treatment in jail make communities safer


Schools continue to play vital role in preventing student opioid-related deaths 


Vaping immediately affects vascular health and oxygen levels, study shows, even without nicotine


Easing the mental health burden with psychedelic therapies – what’s next for the regulatory and clinical landscape?


Exploring ketamine therapy


What's the status of the proposed ban on menthol cigarettes?


National survey shows millions of Americans hurt by others' drinking, drug use


Cannabis worsens brain connectivity deficits in psychosis risk


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


llinois celebrates launch of new Cannabis Research Institute


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.


Reddit-based cannabis support community’s use of SAMHSA’s Domains of Recovery suggests it’s a good resource for those seeking support


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


Implantable device may prevent death from opioid overdose


The leading cause of marijuana-related ER visits is called CHS or cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. What is CHS?


Coalition of 54 groups presses CMS for better substance abuse treatment in nursing homes


Naloxone’s lifesaving impact: 87% survival rate proves police officers’ critical role in opioid crisis


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 


Philly hospitals test new strategy for ‘tranq dope’ withdrawal – and it keeps patients from walking out before their treatment is done


New study reveals unprecedented increases in fentanyl and stimulant concentrations in urine drug test results


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


Tripping on nothing


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 

Read the full paper here in Addiction


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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DEA warns of illegal online pharmacies selling pills with fentanyl, methamphetamine


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Industry-funded alcohol-reduction apps contain misinformation, study warns


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Case study ties psilocybin to serotonin toxicity when used with antidepressants


US will let more people take methadone at home


Electrocardiogram monitoring study finds arrhythmic hearts after excessive alcohol consumption


Wide availability of naloxone and education on its use can save pediatric lives


DEA plans more cuts in opioid supply, while boosting stimulant production


Cannabis use in teens, young adults linked to lower academic success


Rewiring the brain: Scientists reverse methamphetamine and PCP’s cognitive effects


Study highlights potential dangers of a growing U.S. illicit fentanyl supply


Study shows alcohol-dependent men and women have different biochemistries, so may need different treatments


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


5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis


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


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?


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


Fact Sheet: Final Rules under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA)


White House strengthens legislation on equal access to mental health, substance use care


Risky behavior, unique wounds seen with xylazine exposure


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


US Millennials are driving the non-alc trend


Mummified brain tissue found in crypt shows surprising traces of cocaine


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


The motivations of a “wake-and-bake” cannabis lifestyle


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The magic and mystery of psychedelic therapies


Psilocybin may be as effective as escitalopram in treating depression, study suggests


Does synthetic psilocybin have the same effects on the mind and body as organic?


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


Zeroing in on Xylazine


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 


Treating chronic pain with ketamine


A little drinking won't help you live longer, new research shows


Associations between cannabis consumption methods and cannabis risk perception


Myth of moderate drinking debunked: New study reveals true risks


Exposing a dangerous myth: Pain patients aren’t 'drug users'


Update: Mushroom gummies that sickened users contained illicit psilocybin


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


Risky drinking can put a chill on your summer fun


Scientists may have found exactly how LSD treats depression


Illegal Online Pharmacies Pose Serious Patient Risk


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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An addiction medicine pioneer


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'


Gen Z is abandoning alcohol


Researchers with lived experience: Closing the research-to-practice gap in substance use systems of care (Read the full paper here)


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


Is sex addiction a myth?


Psilocybin compound reduces cluster headache frequency by 50% in new study


New species of psilocybin mushrooms discovered in Africa


New compound could supercharge naloxone in fight against opioid overdoses


Americans' interest in microdosing psychedelics is growing


Women may face unique obstacles while seeking treatment for opioid use


Ketamine can help prevent depression relapses, study finds

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Problematic substance use is on the rise among seniors

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Google, TikTok ban telehealth firm's ads for ADHD medication following federal crackdown


Study shows cannabis catching up to alcohol as contributing factor in impaired driving crashes in Canada


Tackling depression with psychedelic-assisted therapies


Primary care-based intervention benefits long-term opioid users


As restrictions on cannabis and psychedelics ease, Americans dabble with ‘microdosing’


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


A look at the comorbidity of eating disorders and addiction


Study finds improved brain function in heroin addicts after 15 weeks of treatment


Ketamine for depression: slow-release pills could make treatment more accessible


New publication shows effectiveness data for weekly and monthly buprenorphine injections in treating opioid dependence in individuals using fentanyl


People with severe alcohol use disorder may form and recall social memories differently


The proteins that drive drug addiction


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


'Medicaid unwinding' can be dangerous for those who need opioid addiction medications (NPR interview)


Cannabis use tied to increased risk of severe COVID


Marijuana rescheduling timeline and exclusions


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


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


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


Cannabis-induced psychosis disorder


Adderall shortage could affect over 40,000 Americans, CDC warns


Flying with marijuana: Will TSA stop you for edibles, CBD products in your luggage?


Study: Out-of-pocket costs impact naloxone access 


What to know about medetomidine and drug overdoses


Medetomidine in Chicago’s drug supply


Personal overdose loss drives addiction advocacy


Another psychedelic mushroom sold in gummies could be deadly


Psychedelic therapies could soon break through against addiction


DEA and FDA cooperate to fight the distribution and sale of illegal e-cigarettes


Inside the historic fight for more drug addiction services in nursing homes


Alcohol can raise the odds of breast cancer, but most women in the US aren't aware of the health risks


Among pregnant people, active treatment for addiction shouldn’t trigger a call to child protective services (Podcast)


Hypnosis for pain management can help reduce opioid consumption after surgery 


Federal government on expands access to mental health and substance use services 


Drinking on planes could be bad for you, new study finds


Ketamine cystitis: The dangerous side effects of the drug's recreational use


Benefits and risks of treating opioid use disorder with ketamine


FDA analysis finds flaws in MDMA treatment study


The impact of mental health, substance use, and grief—and how poetry can heal.


Opinion: Supposed ‘tough-love’ policy is not the cure for SF’s addiction and homelessness epidemic


Alcoholics Anonymous more likely to benefit White Americans


How marijuana legalization is affecting use


FDA approval will help resolve questions on medical cannabis use


Prenatal amphetamine exposure impacts brain development


Dealers mix another potent sedative into U.S. street drugs causing 'mass overdoses'


At Las Vegas conference, methadone clinics blast idea of doctors prescribing directly 


Psychoactive drugs like ketamine and MDMA are having a moment. The FDA will soon weigh in.


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


How does alcohol affect the gut microbiome?


Fentanyl addiction: the brain pathways behind the opioid crisis (Video)


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


Cannabis may be rescheduled–what does it mean for neuroscience?


West Palm Beach rehabilitation center one of a few that specialize in treating older adults

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Daily marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US, a new study says


Into the weeds of what DEA rule changes on marijuana mean for feds 


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


Despite testing, fentanyl is often undetected in illicit drugs


System predicts who’s at risk of quitting opioid treatment


Psychedelic-assisted therapy in the treatment of addiction


Legal marijuana leads to more hospital trips for older adults


Ex-cigarette smokers who vape may be at higher risk for lung cancer


Digital health technology shows promise for addressing drinking among youth


Pediatricians have important role in talking about substance use, experts say


Alcohol Is dangerous. So Is ‘alcoholic.’ 


Ozempic maker plans to study the drug’s effects on alcohol consumption


Can fibromyalgia pain be managed with low-dose naltrexone?


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

Read more about xylazine as an opioid kappa agonist here


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


The state of current research on ketamine for neurologic disorders


Dark side of MDMA's journey to FDA


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’


Identifying barriers to esketamine nasal treatment 


Almost all fake oxycodone pills contain fentanyl, study finds


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?


Faster approach for starting extended-release naltrexone to treat opioid use disorder shown effective


Combined cannabis and nicotine use amplifies pregnancy risks


What If states paid people to stop using drugs and smoking?


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


What to know about ketamine for anxiety


Adderall makers agree to increase production: DEA


As the U.S. moves to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous, could more states legalize it?


Xylazine drives 900% surge in blood infections


Eating disorders among teens more severe than ever


Narcan may have moved over-the-counter, but it’s still underutilized


Marijuana’s health effects are about to get a whole lot clearer


Do not overlook bupropion misuse

Reschedule marijuana? Deschedule? Legalize weed? Main takeaways on Biden's cannabis news


New research power ups psilocybin’s potential as an antidepressant


Artist draws 9 portraits on LSD during 1950s research experiment


Psychedelic microdosing: A new frontier for treating ADHD symptoms and emotional dysregulation

Read the full paper here


Xanax interactions: Alcohol, medications, and other factors


Girls catching up with boys in substance use


2 Promising Insights from recent research on ketamine


Psilocybin for chronic pain?


Some drugs don’t mix with cannabis


Cannabis users stay motivated: Lazy stoner myth debunked

Read the full study here


Researchers see an increase in stimulant overdose deaths


It's easier now to treat opioid addiction with medication—but use has changed little, study finds


The polysubstance use epidemic has arrived


Single dose of LSD highly effective at treating anxiety


Social origins of alcohol use disorder

 

Cocaine seems to hijack brain pathways that prioritize food and water

Adderall abuse risks becoming another opioid crisis, DEA says

The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever

Personality changes related to presence and treatment of substance use (disorders): a systematic review

 Psilocybin can tStigma against addiction medication limits our ability to end the opioid epidemicreat medication-resistant depression. Is it safe? 

Cannabis easier to get, more potent; youth mental health experts warn parents 

Harm reduction in the context of child well-being 


More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms 


CBD demonstrates ability to relieve acute dental pain  


Teen depression and addiction: What's the link? 


Ketamine bladder: Special clinics as youth addiction 'explodes' in the U.K. 


SUDs in women and the importance of tailored treatment approaches 


Psychedelics could pose risks for people with personality disorders, study finds 


Addiction pathways in the brain 

 

Adolescent Xanax exposure increases neurological sensitivity to opioids 

Read the full paper here


Ketamine injection after childbirth can reduce postpartum depression in new mothers by 75% 

Adderall abuse risks becoming another opioid crisis, DEA says

The role of peer counselors in addiction recovery is more essential than ever

Personality changes related to presence and treatment of substance use (disorders): a systematic review

 Psilocybin can tStigma against addiction medication limits our ability to end the opioid epidemicreat medication-resistant depression. Is it safe? 

Cannabis easier to get, more potent; youth mental health experts warn parents 

Harm reduction in the context of child well-being 


More than half of people using medical cannabis for pain experience withdrawal symptoms 


CBD demonstrates ability to relieve acute dental pain  


Teen depression and addiction: What's the link? 


Ketamine bladder: Special clinics as youth addiction 'explodes' in the U.K. 


SUDs in women and the importance of tailored treatment approaches 


Psychedelics could pose risks for people with personality disorders, study finds 


Addiction pathways in the brain 

 

Adolescent Xanax exposure increases neurological sensitivity to opioids 

Read the full paper here


Ketamine injection after childbirth can reduce postpartum depression in new mothers by 75% 

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