COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) – Teen substance abuse is not a new problem, but that doesn’t mean parents always know where to start to help their child. In this segment, ABC…
Standing before a crowd of supporters, struggling to find the right words, Joe Hekkema spoke candidly about a life trapped in addiction ... and the trauma that started…
The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration…
The sobering and medical detox services at Iowa City’s GuideLink center have been a valuable resource for members of the community over the past five years, as the rate…
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Feb. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Enlightened Recovery, a leading behavioral healthcare and addiction treatment provider in the Mid-Atlantic…
Researchers have discovered that drugs like Ozempic for diabetes and obesity also improve alcohol use disorders and other addictions. This is a stunning gut-brain…
Grant joins Birches as a senior clinical leader with more than 20 years of experience scaling behavioral health systems, strengthening care delivery operations, and…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confessed to snorting cocaine off toilet seats during a chat with his old rehab buddy Theo Von.
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he didn't fear germs, noting he previously snorted "cocaine off of toilet seats" during a Thursday…
ETTA, Miss., Feb. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Valentine's Day approaches, Oxford Treatment Center emphasizes the critical role of joint recovery for couples affected…
The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) will hold its signature gala the Amethyst Ball, Saturday, April 11 at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort. This year’s…
Three FDA-approved medications exist for treating opioid use disorder (OUD), each with distinct mechanisms and delivery options, though significant barriers continue to…
(NaturalNews) The Hidden Crisis in Your KitchenChronic inflammation is not merely a buzzword; it is the root biological fire fueling most modern chronic diseases,...
Kratom use is increasing throughout Los Angeles County, and local officials and physicians are combating this surge of the newly prevalent opioid. At the Los Angeles…
American Well (NYSE:AMWL – Get Free Report) and MSP Recovery (NASDAQ:MSPR – Get Free Report) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better stock? We will…
Researchers have found that key brain cells may be damaged in overdose, and OUD itself resembles near-drowning victims. Serial neurological evaluations and neurorehab…
In 2023, the United States recorded over 110,000 drug-related deaths, driven largely by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times more potent than heroin. However, the…
Fentanyl has caused approximately 266,000 deaths in the United States since 2021 and now drives roughly two-thirds or more of all overdose fatalities. The nation's…
The American Medical Association released a report highlighting progress but persistent challenges in addressing the nation's overdose epidemic. Opioid-related deaths…
All 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories, have reached a historic $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, the…
LIV Recovery Center, a behavioral and mental health treatment clinic in Alpharetta, Georgia, is advancing its dual diagnosis treatment services to better serve…
Dr. Elyse Stevens, a primary care and addiction medicine doctor in New Orleans, built a reputation for taking on complex medical cases including people battling…
Officials of the Dunn County Treatment Court recently reported that 2025 was a successful year in helping individuals overcome addiction and rebuild their lives through…
Breakthrough Mount Sinai study is the first to link this symptom to the novel synthetic drug in opioid overdose; findings can help doctors save lives during emergencies