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Opioid painkillers put millions at risk of addiction or dependency study

Millions at risk of becoming dependent on prescription opioids

Study: Using Weed for Pain Can Prevent Overdose Fatalities

Cannabis is shown to be effective in helping people reduce opiate use and potentially lowering opioid-related mortality.

Could This Van Help People Quit Fentanyl?

Methadone treatment through mobile units can improve access for individuals struggling with opioid addiction.

Opinion | Why Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping for Some, Rising for Others

Drug overdose deaths fell significantly, but concerns arise over whether this reflects a depletion of vulnerable individuals rather than effective interventions.

San Francisco Attributes Lower Drug Deaths to 'Microdosing' Addiction Medication | KQED

Effective microdosing buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction in San Francisco.

Opioid painkillers put millions at risk of addiction or dependency study

Millions at risk of becoming dependent on prescription opioids

Study: Using Weed for Pain Can Prevent Overdose Fatalities

Cannabis is shown to be effective in helping people reduce opiate use and potentially lowering opioid-related mortality.

Could This Van Help People Quit Fentanyl?

Methadone treatment through mobile units can improve access for individuals struggling with opioid addiction.

Opinion | Why Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping for Some, Rising for Others

Drug overdose deaths fell significantly, but concerns arise over whether this reflects a depletion of vulnerable individuals rather than effective interventions.

San Francisco Attributes Lower Drug Deaths to 'Microdosing' Addiction Medication | KQED

Effective microdosing buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction in San Francisco.
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'American Pickers' star Mike Wolfe gets candid about Frank Fritz's opioid addiction - and his show exit

Mike Wolfe reflects on his friendship with Frank Fritz and his struggles with opioid addiction, emphasizing the impact on both their lives and work.

Medicaid limits access to life-saving doses of addiction care

Higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for opioid addiction but access is limited by state Medicaid caps.

Ozempic may help battle drug and alcohol addiction

Weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro may help reduce substance abuse cravings and binging, showing protective effects on overdose and binge drinking rates.
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We Need More Meds, Not Beds, to Help People Recovering from Addiction

Increasing 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 places

New 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 Addiction

Increasing 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 places

New federal rules in 2024 have improved methadone access for opioid addiction, yet many still face hurdles in benefiting from these changes.
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Lisa Marie Presley thought her life was 'completely over' after Elvis Presley died when she was 9 years old

Lisa Marie Presley candidly expressed the profound impact of her father's death on her life and her ongoing struggles with grief and addiction.

San Jose police union office manager pleads guilty to drug smuggling - San Jose Spotlight

Joanna Segovia pled guilty to drug smuggling, admitting her actions stemmed from addiction, and faces potential 20-year prison sentence.
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For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid overhaul comes with risks

Many Americans, including Stephanie, are losing Medicaid coverage after the pandemic, risking their medication access and health stability.

With opioid deaths soaring, Biden administration will widen access to methadone

The Biden administration has published new federal rules for methadone treatment aimed at widening access for more patients.
The revised rules allow patients to receive more take-home doses, receive care more frequently through telehealth consultations, and allow nurse practitioners and physicians assistants to order medication.

For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid overhaul comes with risks

Many Americans, including Stephanie, are losing Medicaid coverage after the pandemic, risking their medication access and health stability.

With opioid deaths soaring, Biden administration will widen access to methadone

The Biden administration has published new federal rules for methadone treatment aimed at widening access for more patients.
The revised rules allow patients to receive more take-home doses, receive care more frequently through telehealth consultations, and allow nurse practitioners and physicians assistants to order medication.
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How a Maine County Jail Helped Prisoners Blunt Opioid Cravings

Extending access to buprenorphine for opioid-addicted inmates after release can reduce the risk of relapse and overdose.

Using Physical Therapy to Help Overcome Addiction

Physical therapy is crucial in addressing physical health issues and managing addiction symptoms during opioid addiction recovery.
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Virtual medicine: How has telehealth improved the lives of people with substance disorders?

Virtual telemedicine services like Ophelia are making a positive impact on individuals battling opioid addiction.

San Francisco Promotes Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder Amid Overdose Epidemic | KQED

San Francisco's overdose death rates remain steady in early 2024 compared to 2023.
City health officials in San Francisco are expanding contingency management programs for drug use.

Virtual medicine: How has telehealth improved the lives of people with substance disorders?

Virtual telemedicine services like Ophelia are making a positive impact on individuals battling opioid addiction.

San Francisco Promotes Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder Amid Overdose Epidemic | KQED

San Francisco's overdose death rates remain steady in early 2024 compared to 2023.
City health officials in San Francisco are expanding contingency management programs for drug use.
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Few Pharmacies Carry This Key Opioid-Addiction Treatment. San Francisco Wants To Change That | KQED

Less than half of San Francisco pharmacies supply buprenorphine for opioid addiction treatment, highlighting the issue of limited access to crucial medications.

California Senate leader opposes Prop. 47 changes. Here's how he wants to tackle retail theft

Support for tools targeting organized retail theft and opioid addiction without altering Proposition 47.
California's Senate leader Mike McGuire opposes changes to Prop. 47, aligning with Governor Newsom.

Purdue Opioid Settlement on Verge of Collapse After Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court rejected liability protections for Purdue Pharma's owners, jeopardizing the settlement and release of funds crucial for combating opioid addiction.
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