Adolescent Suicidal Thoughts Decline for First Time in Years, Federal Survey Finds
2025 NSDUH data shows first decline in adolescent suicidal ideation since 2021, but experts urge caution as rates remain historically high.
August 27, 20266 min read
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National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day: Expert Insights on Combating the Crisis
On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, experts emphasize education, harm reduction, and real-time detection tools as essential strategies.
August 27, 20266 min read
Fentanyl Deaths Plunge 54% as U.S. Overdose Crisis Shows Signs of Easing
New CDC provisional data reveals fentanyl-related fatalities have dropped by more than half from their peak, with total overdose deaths down 14% in 2025.
August 26, 20264 min read
Iowa Launches First-in-Nation 24/7 Buprenorphine Consultation Hotline for Providers
Iowa's new I-BEACON program connects healthcare providers with addiction medicine experts around the clock, expanding access to medication-assisted treatment across all 99 counties.
August 26, 20266 min read
Why Quitting Alcohol May Actually Prime the Brain for Relapse
New research reveals that alcohol abstinence triggers changes in the BNST brain region, potentially increasing compulsive drinking urges before relapse occurs.
August 24, 20267 min read
The Breath as Medicine: How Controlled Breathing exercises Can Reduce Drug and Alcohol Cravings
New systematic review finds controlled breathing techniques significantly reduce cravings across substance use disorders, offering accessible tool for recovery.
August 21, 20267 min read
HHS Announces $96.7 Million to Expand Peer Support Services for Parents in Recovery
New federal funding aims to keep families together by providing peer support services to parents battling addiction, reducing foster care placements.
August 21, 20267 min read
Frequent Cannabis Users Wake With Elevated Stress Hormone Levels, Study Finds
Oregon State University research reveals higher morning cortisol levels in regular cannabis users, potentially linking to use consequences rather than frequency alone.
August 20, 20265 min read
How Weight-Loss Drugs Could Revolutionize Addiction Treatment by Targeting the Brain's 'Craving Center'
New research reveals GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may work by acting on the lateral septum, a previously overlooked brain region that controls conscious reward perception.
August 20, 20266 min read