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Understanding Your Addiction Treatment Options: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the various addiction treatment options available, from detox and inpatient rehab to outpatient programs and aftercare support.
April 8, 20263 min read
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ASAM Issues First Addiction Treatment Standards for Youth
New clinical criteria establish age-specific guidelines for patients under 18 and transition-aged youth 16-25, emphasizing family involvement and developmentally appropriate care.
April 7, 20264 min read
UC San Diego Boosts Fentanyl Test Strip Sensitivity 100x
New rapid test detects fentanyl at 7 picograms per milliliter, approaching lab-grade sensitivity in a field-deployable strip that could reshape harm reduction and forensic toxicology.
April 7, 20267 min read
GLP-1 Drugs Repurposed for Alcohol, Opioid, Cocaine Addiction
More than 15 clinical trials are testing whether semaglutide and other GLP-1 receptor agonists can reduce cravings by altering dopamine pathways in the brain's reward system.
April 7, 20268 min read