When her son was a teenager, Connecticut mom Amy Wadsworth said, he was the type of kid parents rarely worry about. He played sports, cared about his health, and stayed away from drugs. In 2018, when he left West Hartford to start his freshman year at American University in Washington, D.C., she exp
Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have found that moderate screen time might be better for concussion recovery than no screen time at all. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that about 141 minutes of screen time each day for the first thre
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The health secretary focuses on his own areas of interest, such as vaccines and nutrition, and has limited interaction with staff and scientists.
More than half of American adults want to use their phone less. These tips can help make that handheld computer slightly less compelling.
The easiest math is a tally — the simple accountability of adding up like things.
The number of annual opioid-related overdose fatalities fell below 1,000 for the first time in more than a decade in 2025, state health officials said Friday, marking a significant improvement since Massachusetts broke a devastating record a few years ago. There were 978 confirmed and estimated opio
Initiative offers neurodevelopmental care embedded within a medical home for infants and young children with neonatal exposures.
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Laguna Treatment Center, a leading provider of addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment in Orange County, CA is issuing a warning to...
Hunter Biden shared a video message celebrating seven years of sobriety, thanking supporters and emphasizing that recovery is possible. He reflected on his past struggles with addiction, the impact of his digital footprint being exposed, and the choice he made to live. He also mentioned a desire to
A person in recovery from addiction seeking guidance on self-forgiveness after infidelity and divorce describes being 10 months sober following years of compulsive behavior around sex, drugs, and…
The drugs are believed to be 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Drug policy reform should place greater emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation rather than imprisonment, according to Drug Policy Programme Malaysia (DPPM) senior technical officer Farid Zuhri…
The government has opened discussions on reforming the nation's drug policy by emphasizing a more balanced approach that prioritises treatment and rehabilitation for individuals affected by…
Approximately 88% of Americans view opioid overdose deaths as a very serious problem with high agreement across political groups, according to a national survey conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine…
The United States may be entering a "fifth wave" of its overdose crisis, with stimulants like methamphetamine and cocaine increasingly replacing opioids as the primary driver of overdose deaths.…
House of Pearls, a Union County nonprofit addressing women's addiction, is seeking to expand its capacity after years of turning away applicants. The organization plans to build a residential…
Methamphetamine addiction continues to create challenges for families and neighborhoods across Abilene, with local recovery organizations and treatment centers reporting steady demand for detox,…
Nick's Ride 4 Friends in Auburn will host its fifth annual Recovery Speaks, an afternoon of stories from people in recovery from substance abuse and addiction, on Saturday, June 5.
New outcomes and perception of care data highlight significant improvements in eating disorder symptoms, emotional well-being, quality of life, and patient satisfaction across Alsana's treatment programs. WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alsana, a nationally...
The interview aims to shed light on the challenges and triumphs of overcoming substance abuse and the stigma that comes with it, as experienced by Hunter Biden and reflected in the personal stories of family members of Candace Owens.
Naloxone, the overdose reversal medication commonly sold as the nasal spray Narcan, is less effective when fentanyl has been mixed with nonopioid drugs. While naloxone works by reversing the effects…
Naloxone, the overdose reversal medication commonly sold as the nasal spray Narcan, is less effective when fentanyl has been mixed with nonopioid drugs. While naloxone works by reversing the effects…
Rehab is increasingly viewed through the lens of wellness, mental health, and self-improvement by younger generations. Explore the shifting perceptions today!
County officials said the Summit will offer panels, service providers and a keynote on wellness and addiction.
The actress, 52, diagnosed with breast cancer last month, shared her decision to start chemotherapy in a video posted on Instagram, admitting the toll the cancer diagnosis has had on her.
Leaders with Agape Community Services celebrated the beginning of construction of its long-term treatment center on its 40-acre campus.
The free every-other-Thursday program runs June 4 to July 30 and covers addiction, recovery and support resources.
JONESBORO, Ga., May 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Samba Recovery Atlanta today announced it will officially open its Jonesboro facility to patients on May 18, 2026, expanding access to medically supervised detox and structured residential addiction treatment in Clayton County....
The Cleveland Clinic rejects a report that claims Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. operated a robotic arm while someone had surgery.
Matthew Bocchi, author of the memoir 'Sway,' speaks at JTHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. on grief, addiction, trauma and recovery.
Examines reimbursement of integrated care for opioid use disorder co-occurring with depression or PTSD under CoCM billing codes, using trial data from New Mexico and California primary care clinics.
As the midterms approach, the Health and Human Services secretary has shifted gears, on a new mission to change the subject.
Donald Trump’s health secretary fiddled with robotic surgical arms as a patient lay on the operating table.
The story of federal psychedelic policy over the last few years has been, in many ways, the story of two tracks running parallel — and occasionally colliding. On one track: a growing body of clinical research, bipartisan political support, and patient advocates pushing for therapeutic access to psil
Two Democrats, a long-time union organizer and substance abuse recovery advocate, are running for Assembly District 9, currently held by Democratic Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager. Ryan Hampton, an author and co-founder of addiction recovery advocacy nonprofit Mobilize Recovery, is running...
Medbridge, a digital care solutions company based in Bellevue, Washington, introduced Medbridge Outcomes, a new offering designed to help rehabilitation and physical therapy organizations collect,…
He tested robotic hands on a heart surgery patient and chewed on microgreens in Ohio, but Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. couldn’t dodge questions about the Trump administration’s more controversial policies.
Merck announced it will present data from more than 100 abstracts across 25 cancer types at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting (May 29-June 2), highlighting…
Pima County has new data on the success of a rehabilitation facility that opened in January and is funded by the One Arizona Opioid Settlement.
The Department of Justice’s new “West Coast” strike force targets Arizona, Nevada and Northern California — regions flagged for rising Medicaid, hospice and tech-enabled fraud risks. Legal experts say the effort signals a broader shift toward data-driven enforcement, as regulators ramp up their scru
The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but highlights deep inconsistencies with the administration’s own funding cuts and other policies.
Changes in neural connections due to substance use and withdrawal are long-lasting, and craving can peak well into abstinence. Understanding this process could inspire drugs to support recovery.
Colorado schools lack standardized drug education requirements, leading to dramatically varied approaches across districts. While state law requires that some type of prevention education must be…
Love With Boundaries releases new family addiction resource alongside article exploring the connection between mental
Leadership team member brings national expertise to oversight of pharmaceutical company emerging from Purdue Pharma settlement, advancing transparency and accountability in opioid abatement nationwide Leadership team member brings national expertise to oversight of pharmaceutical company emerging fr
UNITED STATES—When addiction takes hold, the path back to health is rarely the same for everyone. While the disease of addiction does not discriminate, the way it develops, progresses, and responds to treatment can differ significantly between men and women. For many women struggling with substance
Cynthia Grant is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people with gambling addictions. She shared her insights as prediction markets become more popular.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says naloxone, often sold under the brand name Narcan, should still be given in any suspected overdose.
Fox News Channel offers its audiences in-depth news reporting, along with opinion and analysis encompassing the principles of free people, free markets and diversity of thought, as an alternative to the left-of-center offerings of the news marketplace.
The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by the administration’s own ...
The White House’s strategy for tackling the drug and addiction crisis, released this week, sets lofty public health goals but highlights deep inconsistencies with the administration’s own funding cuts and other policies.
Kratom and 7-OH may be marketed as herbal supplements, but they function like opioids — shaping how clinicians treat addiction.
A national surge in youth vaping is prompting many cities to consider banning the sale of flavored tobacco, vaping liquids and related products.
Step Denver, a low-cost recovery program for men, has lowered its minimum entry age from 21 to 18, reflecting a shift in how the organization approaches early intervention for addiction. The…
The Trump administration released a 195-page national drug control strategy proposing novel surveillance methods, artificial intelligence applications, and expanded treatment access to address…
When Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina in late September 2024, residents faced not only infrastructure damage but an urgent public health crisis for those in recovery from…
Imperial County Behavioral Health Services (ICBHS) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new adult residential substance use disorder treatment facility on Thursday, marking a milestone in expanding…
No Matter What Recovery opened a new outpatient treatment facility on Chicago's North Side near the corner of Halsted and Belmont, addressing addiction and what health officials describe as a…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is championing San Patrignano, a drug treatment community in rural Italy east of Florence, as a model for U.S. addiction treatment. Kennedy…
The Supreme Court rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits but would have…
Monroe County received new funding to secure 24/7 operations at Delphi Rise, the county's only open-access clinic dedicated to substance use disorder support. On Wednesday, local officials announced…
The global addiction treatment market is experiencing rapid expansion, with the sector valued at USD 6.4 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 11.6 billion by 2036, according to market analysis…
The federal government has paid to supply the test strips, which also check for other contaminants, to states since 2021, but the Trump administration now contends that harm-reduction measures encourage drug use, The New York Times reports. Experts assert that more information is better, and the dis
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed building a national system of "wellness farms" for addiction treatment, citing an Italian rural community as a model. During his 2024 presidential…
Natural disasters create severe disruptions for people in recovery from opioid addiction, threatening access to medication and triggering relapses. After Hurricane Helene ripped through western…
Britney Spears, 44, has voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. On March 5, California Highway Patrol…
Nitazenes, a class of synthetic opioids originally created in the 1950s but never approved for medical use, are emerging as a significant public health threat. Also known as benzimidazole opioids,…
Erika Edwards is a health and medical news writer and reporter for NBC News and 'TODAY.'
If scheduled to a less high-risk classification, the result would expand opportunities from the growing cannabis industry and its medical usage.
The order does not legalize marijuana for medical or recreational use under U.S. law.
Medicinal marijuana products that are legal at the state level will see looser federal regulation under an order the U.S. Department of Justice published Thursday, while a process that could remove the drug in all forms from the federal list of the most dangerous drugs is set to begin in late June.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Access to medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) increased substantially among Medicaid beneficiaries across ...
Research Snipers Addiction treatment no longer follows a single, rigid path. Women navigating recovery today often need... The post 5 Modern Addiction Treatment Options Women Are Choosing For Lasting Recovery appeared first on Research Snipers .
Amanda Twitchell is deeply motivated by the prospect of making a difference in the opioid epidemic, one person at a time.
As billions in opioid settlement dollars reach communities, state and local leaders are identifying strategies that ensure lasting results.
Since 2015, kratom poisonings have surged by 1,200%, according to a recent report.
Kamal Nahas is a freelance contributor based in Oxford, U.K. His work has appeared in New Scientist, Science and The Scientist, among other outlets, and he mainly covers research on evolution, health and technology. He holds a PhD in pathology from the University of Cambridge and a master's degree i
Trump is set to sign an order to expand federal research into ibogaine for PTSD; early studies show promise but safety and regulatory hurdles remain.
Are you or someone you love struggling with opioids like fentanyl, heroin, or pain pills? Help is closer than you think and recovery is within reach. Jessie Trice Community Health [...] The post Jessie Trice Community Health System launches the Better Together initiative to combat Opioid Addiction f
The data is moving in the right direction, but now is not the time to lose focus.
For many, addiction doesn’t start with a choice. It starts with pain. And for years, Justin Boyd says that pain controlled everything.
UT Austin's School of Social Work is hosting an exhibit that features portraits of 34 victims of the opioid crisis.
Children born to mothers who used buprenorphine for opioid addiction during pregnancy do not have a greater risk of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and autism, compared with children whose mothers took methadone, finds a large US study published by The BMJ.
TRUCKEE, Calif. — In the world of addiction recovery, anonymity has long been considered a cornerstone of safety. Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous were built on the idea that participants can share openly without fear of...
While fentanyl-related deaths are decreasing, a new danger arises from a rapidly changing mix of synthetic drugs, a 'synthetic soup,' including novel substances like cychlorphine, complicating overdose investigations and posing new challenges to public health.
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Pete Davidson has spoken candidly about his sobriety after experiencing ups and downs throughout his time in the public eye
Pop star Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab for substance abuse, multiple news outlets report.
JEFFERSON – During an April 10 Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition (JCDFC) meeting, Coalition members announced that County Medicaid reimbursement for peer recovery support and recovery coaches is officially live.On March 31, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services released a...
In the Rapid City area, West River Mental Health received a $186k grant to add a position that will help mothers with a variety of tasks, including scheduling appointments, managing payments and even driving them to their care.
An experimental opioid alternative called DFNZ achieved effective pain relief in mice without addiction risk or breathing suppression, a study found.
Freiburg, Germany, April 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CorTec GmbH, a pioneer in fully implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCI), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation for the company’s Brain InterchangeTM system. The designatio
Wuffes keep your dog active, playful, and pain-free as they age.
Twin Cities treatment providers warn H.R.1’s verification and work rules could reduce Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder care and strain local programs.
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