Fraud and Fakery at the Country's Largest Chain of Methadone ClinicsAcadia Healthcare generates significant profits through a model that prioritizes volume over quality care in its addiction treatment services.
Op-Ed | It's time to destigmatize methadone and recognize its uses | amNewYorkMethadone is a vital treatment for opioid use disorder, significantly reducing overdose risk and alleviating symptoms.
Fraud and Fakery at the Country's Largest Chain of Methadone ClinicsAcadia Healthcare generates significant profits through a model that prioritizes volume over quality care in its addiction treatment services.
Op-Ed | It's time to destigmatize methadone and recognize its uses | amNewYorkMethadone is a vital treatment for opioid use disorder, significantly reducing overdose risk and alleviating symptoms.
We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from AddictionIncreasing addiction treatment beds alone won't solve the opioid crisis; a comprehensive approach is required.
New rules should make methadone easier to get, but change is slow in many placesNew federal rules in 2024 have improved methadone access for opioid addiction, yet many still face hurdles in benefiting from these changes.
We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from AddictionIncreasing addiction treatment beds alone won't solve the opioid crisis; a comprehensive approach is required.
New rules should make methadone easier to get, but change is slow in many placesNew federal rules in 2024 have improved methadone access for opioid addiction, yet many still face hurdles in benefiting from these changes.
The Origins and Promise of Methadone Maintenance TreatmentMethadone maintenance treatment is effective in reducing opioid use but remains heavily stigmatized and regulated in the U.S.
Cautious optimism: San Francisco drug overdose deaths hit 4-year lowSan Francisco sees a four-year low in drug overdose deaths, attributing success to better treatment accessibility and initiatives like the night navigation team.
San Francisco Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since Pre-Pandemic | KQEDMethadone's overregulation hinders treatment access, necessitating a shift towards more flexible policies for effective addiction management.