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Research finds semaglutide combined with cognitive behavioral therapy reduces alcohol cravings more than therapy alone, suggesting new approach to addiction treatment
New CDC data reveals 9,651 drug overdose deaths in U.S. hotels and motels from 2022-2024, with bystanders present but failing to respond in most cases.
Missouri county announces distribution of opioid settlement money to nine local organizations for prevention, treatment, and recovery services.
LA County reports 2,298 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2025, down 6% from previous year and 29% from 2022 peak, driven by harm reduction investments
North Carolina's Wake County invites residents to help shape how opioid settlement funds will be invested over 17 years to combat the overdose crisis
As New Mexico records the nation's highest overdose death increase, a whistleblower reveals DEA agents permitted massive fentanyl shipments to build larger cases.
FDA priority review vouchers could bring first psychedelic-assisted therapies to market within months, potentially transforming treatment for depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Cabarrus County has no teen substance use treatment services. New state funding aims to change that as overdose ER visits jump 67%.
A bright green and blue bus is bringing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder to underserved communities in Alamance County.