Portland creates addiction recovery pilot program at Bybee Lakes Hope CenterPortland is expanding shelter options for the homeless by adding 50 beds for recovery services.
Cloutier: Without Prop. 1, our dire housing and untreated mental health crisis will get worse - San Jose SpotlightProposition 1 for addressing homelessness in CaliforniaInvestments in housing and treatment facilities
Portland creates addiction recovery pilot program at Bybee Lakes Hope CenterPortland is expanding shelter options for the homeless by adding 50 beds for recovery services.
Cloutier: Without Prop. 1, our dire housing and untreated mental health crisis will get worse - San Jose SpotlightProposition 1 for addressing homelessness in CaliforniaInvestments in housing and treatment facilities
FTC accuses drug treatment center with creating misleading Google ads to recruit clientsEvoke Wellness is accused of using deceptive advertising to mislead potential clients in drug treatment.
Kennedy's Plan for the Drug Crisis: A Network of Healing Farms'Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to combat drug addiction through the establishment of healing farms for recovery support and skill-building.
'You Mean Something to Someone': This San Francisco Woman Overcame Homelessness and Addiction. Now She Helps Others Heal | KQEDApproximately 2.9 million Californians struggle with substance use disorders, yet only 10% access treatment, underscoring a significant healthcare gap.
Kennedy's Plan for the Drug Crisis: A Network of Healing Farms'Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to combat drug addiction through the establishment of healing farms for recovery support and skill-building.
'You Mean Something to Someone': This San Francisco Woman Overcame Homelessness and Addiction. Now She Helps Others Heal | KQEDApproximately 2.9 million Californians struggle with substance use disorders, yet only 10% access treatment, underscoring a significant healthcare gap.
Ozempic Could Be Used to Treat Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study FindsGLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids, indicating potential new treatment avenues for addiction.
Addicts trafficked cross country to California by army of fraudsters,' new lawsuit allegesThe lawsuit reveals a trafficking scheme where alleged Oklahoma residents are exploited under the guise of substance use disorder treatment in California.
Ozempic Could Be Used to Treat Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Study FindsGLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise in reducing cravings for alcohol and opioids, indicating potential new treatment avenues for addiction.
Addicts trafficked cross country to California by army of fraudsters,' new lawsuit allegesThe lawsuit reveals a trafficking scheme where alleged Oklahoma residents are exploited under the guise of substance use disorder treatment in California.
Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study findsOzempic and similar medications may significantly reduce addictive behaviors in individuals with alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Overdose Survivors: Medical and Addiction ChallengesA significant population aged 65+ struggles with addiction, including opioids and alcohol, facing severe health consequences.
Staying Sober This Holiday SeasonThe holiday season can be stressful for individuals with substance use disorder, leading to harmful coping strategies.
Does Turning Pain Into Purpose Aid in Healing From Grief?Advocating for addiction policy reform can help grieving parents find purpose and healing after their loss.
Ozempic shows promise for treating alcohol and drug abuse, study findsOzempic and similar medications may significantly reduce addictive behaviors in individuals with alcohol and opioid use disorders.
Overdose Survivors: Medical and Addiction ChallengesA significant population aged 65+ struggles with addiction, including opioids and alcohol, facing severe health consequences.
Staying Sober This Holiday SeasonThe holiday season can be stressful for individuals with substance use disorder, leading to harmful coping strategies.
Does Turning Pain Into Purpose Aid in Healing From Grief?Advocating for addiction policy reform can help grieving parents find purpose and healing after their loss.
Share the Spirit: Amid fentanyl crisis, Bay Area health center sees more folks turning away from deadly drugMila Rampola uses her past experiences with substance use to assist others in overcoming similar challenges.
Bay Area woman completes water bike ride to FarallonesJessica Schiller's water bike ride honored her daughter Naomi and raised awareness of fentanyl overdoses.The journey aimed to benefit Shatterproof, assisting those with substance use disorders.
States, hospital systems try less punitive drug testing of pregnant women and newbornsStates aim to better support treatment for pregnant women with substance use disorder and address racial disparities in drug testing and reporting.
The surprising second life of those boxes that used to hold free newspapersNaloxone distribution boxes are a growing effort to increase access to opioid overdose reversal drugs and reduce associated stigma.
Loss and Renewal: Grieving in Addiction RecoverySubstance use can lead to significant emotional losses, impacting recovery efforts.Therapeutic grief work is crucial for individuals recovering from substance use disorder to overcome feelings of loss.
Patrick J. Kennedy works to reduce stigma around mental health, substance use with new bookStigma contributes to lack of treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.
We're Not Asking the Right Question to Solve the Overdose CrisisThe deep malaise that lies at the root of substance use in America is often linked to economic factors and societal issues.
How Women Defined Both the Hunter Biden and Donald Trump TrialsThe media coverage of Hunter Biden's trial is characterized by a more sympathetic and humane approach towards individuals struggling with substance use disorders.