Psilocybin Shows Promise as Nerve Pain Treatment, Enhances Gabapentin Effectiveness
University of Reading study finds single psilocybin dose reduces neuropathic pain for weeks and makes standard painkillers work better.
May 23, 20265 min read
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Colorado Overdose Deaths Defy National Trend, Rising 13% in 2025
While overdose deaths fell 15% nationwide, Colorado and several Western states saw increases driven by fentanyl-methamphetamine combinations.
May 21, 20266 min read
Monthly Injectable Buprenorphine Cuts Relapse Risk by 3.5x, Studies Find
New real-world evidence shows extended-release buprenorphine significantly outperforms other medication-assisted treatments in preventing relapse and reducing healthcare costs.
May 21, 20266 min read
Nearly One-Third of Teens With Cannabis Use Disorder Face Treatment Delays, Study Finds
Research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine reveals rising barriers to timely care for adolescents with cannabis use disorder, with younger teens and males most affected.
May 20, 20266 min read
UC Cincinnati's Integrated Addiction Clinic Shows How Primary Care Can Transform Substance Use Treatment
University of Cincinnati study demonstrates that embedding addiction treatment into primary care residency training expands patient access and boosts physician confidence in treating SUDs.
May 20, 20266 min read
Connecticut Fines All Five Major Insurers for Mental Health Parity Violations in Landmark Enforcement
State insurance regulators find Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, and UnitedHealthcare systematically underpaid mental health providers and restricted access to care.
May 19, 20265 min read
UC Davis Scientists Develop Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelics That Could Treat Addiction Without the Trip
Researchers create a new class of compounds that activate serotonin receptors linked to brain healing without causing hallucinations, potentially opening addiction treatment to broader populations.
May 19, 20266 min read
Mississippi Expands Substance Use Disorder Treatment to All 82 Counties Using Epic EHR
MSDH becomes one of few state health departments offering direct clinic-based SUD care, using technology to identify risk earlier and reduce barriers.
May 18, 20265 min read
NIH Study Reveals How Small-Molecule GLP-1 Drugs Penetrate Deep Into Brain to Suppress Cravings
New NIH-funded research shows oral GLP-1 drugs like orforglipron reach the central amygdala, opening potential pathways for treating substance use disorders.
May 18, 20265 min read