#addiction-treatment

[ follow ]
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 hours ago

Dear Abby: She expects my sympathy about her drunk husband

Caregivers enabling an alcoholic relative should seek addiction-inclusive medical care and join support programs like SMART Recovery to regain control and self-care.
#glp-1-drugs
more#glp-1-drugs
#mental-health
more#mental-health
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto community services face 'absolute fallout' of consumption site closures | CBC News

Toronto has seen a drastic increase in overdoses at drop-in centers following the closure of supervised consumption sites.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Where are the best rehab centres in London - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing a rehab centre involves evaluating the environment, team, and approach that best fits individual recovery needs. The right match is crucial for effective treatment.
London
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Is Medicaid rife with fraudsters? One man explains why he breaks a rule

Medicaid's work requirements risk leaving vulnerable individuals without essential health coverage and medications.
fromkffhealthnews.org
1 month ago

In a nation growing hostile toward drugs and homelessness, Los Angeles tries leniency

Skid Row Care Campus offers harm reduction services for the homeless, focusing on safer drug use and treatment access amid rising challenges of street homelessness.
UK politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Barnet joins councils calling for powers to limit spread of gambling venues

Councils are advocating for immediate reform of gambling laws to improve local safety and control gambling establishments.
#drug-policy
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Visits up at Toronto's remaining consumption sites, 2 months after province forced 4 to close | CBC News

from48 hills
3 months ago
San Francisco

Cops admit they are moving drug problems from one neighborhood to another - 48 hills

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto startup

Visits up at Toronto's remaining consumption sites, 2 months after province forced 4 to close | CBC News

from48 hills
3 months ago
San Francisco

Cops admit they are moving drug problems from one neighborhood to another - 48 hills

more#drug-policy
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Killer 'Maggie Headbutt' turns up two hours late to sentencing for having weapon in Belfast city centre

Margaret Henderson is being considered for an intensive addiction treatment programme before her sentencing.
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

New Report Shows US Drug Overdose Deaths Rising Again After Hopeful Decline | KQED

The rise in drug overdose deaths raises concerns amid proposed funding cuts for addiction treatment and support programs.
fromKqed
2 months ago

California to Get $440 Million in Nationwide Opioid Settlement With Purdue Pharma | KQED

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion settlement will support addiction treatment and require the Sackler family to relinquish control of the company.
#opioid-crisis
fromAol
4 months ago
NYC startup

NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

fromNew York Post
4 months ago
NYC startup

Exclusive | NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

fromAol
4 months ago
NYC startup

NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

NYC startup
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | NYC public hospital system adopts revolutionary 'hotspotting' addiction treatment program for the South Bronx

New York City's public hospital system introduces a groundbreaking addiction treatment program in South Bronx modeled on successful Staten Island initiative.
more#opioid-crisis
fromMedscape
2 months ago

Craving management workshops and peer-led support are helping French prisons reframe addiction as a healthcare issue.

Across France, various initiatives have emerged to improve addiction care in correctional settings, indicating a growing recognition of the importance of addressing substance use disorders among incarcerated populations.
France politics
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former CEO of N.H. addiction treatment centers arrested for allegedly leading plot to stalk, harass journalists

Eric Spofford was indicted for conspiring to stalk NHPR journalists in retaliation for a published article detailing misconduct allegations against him.
#drug-overdoses
fromFast Company
3 months ago
US news

Overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024- the largest one-year decline ever

The U.S. experienced a historic 27% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, totaling 80,000 deaths, the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
US politics

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped sharply in 2024, the largest one-year decline ever recorded

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped by 30,000 in 2024, marking the largest decline ever recorded.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Overdose deaths fell 27% in 2024- the largest one-year decline ever

The U.S. experienced a historic 27% drop in drug overdose deaths in 2024, totaling 80,000 deaths, the largest one-year decline ever recorded.
US politics
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped sharply in 2024, the largest one-year decline ever recorded

U.S. drug overdose deaths dropped by 30,000 in 2024, marking the largest decline ever recorded.
more#drug-overdoses
from48 hills
3 months ago

Fentanyl deaths up 50 percent in three months; why isn't this a big news story? - 48 hills

If you look past the press releases and corporate media headlines, you'll see that what's actually happening is people in active addiction are being shuffled from one block to another, arrested, jailed, and released.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Opioid deaths are down but not for our veterans | amNewYork

Veterans face unique struggles with addiction and PTSD, and need tailored support systems to recover effectively.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Contingency Management: What It Is and Why It Works

Contingency management (CM) is a therapeutic model that uses positive reinforcement, such as small financial incentives, vouchers, or rewards, to encourage and sustain desired behaviors.
Online Community Development
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Forcing treatment for drug use could lead to overdoses, violate people's rights, experts say | CBC News

Involuntary addiction treatment raises ethical concerns and lacks evidence of effectiveness, with potential risks such as overdose for individuals with addiction issues.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Dorsey's 'Recovery First' plan heads to full S.F. board - with key wording changed

Matt Dorsey's 'recovery first' ordinance advances to the Board of Supervisors with amendments reflecting a shift from 'abstinence-first' to 'long-term remission.'
Mental health
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago

No stranger to body brokering and kickbacks,' insurer's lawsuit against California addiction treatment providers says

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma's lawsuit highlights serious allegations against California addiction treatment providers, including fraud and exploitation of vulnerable populations.
#san-francisco
fromKqed
4 months ago
San Francisco

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
San Francisco

SF to expand program that offers shelter beds to drug addicts if they accept treatment

San Francisco's Restore program aims to combat the drug crisis by providing shelter and treatment options for those struggling with addiction.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 months ago

SF to Expand Combination Shelter-Opioid Treatment Program for Homeless Residents | KQED

San Francisco is expanding a program that combines shelter beds with immediate access to opioid addiction treatment for the homeless.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

SF to expand program that offers shelter beds to drug addicts if they accept treatment

San Francisco's Restore program aims to combat the drug crisis by providing shelter and treatment options for those struggling with addiction.
more#san-francisco
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 months ago

Catholic Charities' Opioid Prevention and Treatment Program offers peer-based recovery support

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens launches a campaign to raise awareness about opioid addiction treatment services.
[ Load more ]