Petition Aims to Prompt FDA to Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Petition Aims to Prompt FDA to Help Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Drug addiction can begin innocently, with treatment for common injuries. Click here to read on.
Exploring the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on the Construction Industry
Exploring the Impact of the Opioid Epidemic on the Construction Industry
Change is happening, in the form of trades beginning to work with recovery communities to encourage addiction treatment for people who need it. Click here to read on.
Opioid Addiction Treatment: ERs on the Frontlines
Opioid Addiction Treatment: ERs on the Frontlines
One recent study concludes that the emergency department (ED) might be one of the most cost-effective places to begin opioid addiction treatment.
Opioid Abuse Rising in Older Population
Opioid Abuse Rising in Older Population
There is no easy answer to addiction treatment in older people, just as there is not for younger people. Click here to read on.
How Doctor Shopping Spurs the Opioid Crisis Forward
How Doctor Shopping Spurs the Opioid Crisis Forward
One of the characteristics of drug addiction is taking more medication than prescribed, which means that the prescription will run out quickly. Click to read on.
Opioid Crisis Fuels Hepatitis A Breakout
The opioid crisis has led to many consequences, including breakouts of Hepatitis A and other infectious diseases throughout the United States.
Opioid Epidemic Costs Estimated in the Billions
Opioid Epidemic Costs Estimated in the Billions
Opioid abuse disorders have a huge and powerful effect on children, with children often paying the price for a parent’s lack of access to addiction treatment.
CDC Overdose Report Paints Grim Picture of Opioid Crisis
CDC Overdose Report Paints Grim Picture of Opioid Crisis
Opioid drug abuse is continuing to lead to overdoses and deaths in the U.S.
CASA Provides State Policymakers with Guide to Addiction Prevention and Treatment
CASA Provides State Policymakers with Guide to Addiction Prevention and Treatment
Some of CASA's recommendations relate to providing improved addiction treatment opportunities.
Anesthesiologists Re-Thinking Opioid Use for General Anesthesia
Anesthesiologists Re-Thinking Opioid Use for General Anesthesia
Not only do physicians now want to limit the use of opioids in surgical procedures, but patients who fear drug addiction or who have been in addiction recovery would also…
American Dental Association Takes New Stance in the Fight against Opioid Addiction
American Dental Association Takes New Stance in the Fight against Opioid Addiction
At The Recovery Village, our team of addiction counselors and medical experts will guide you through the medical detox process.
Responding to American Addiction Part Two: How the Judicial System Can Help
Responding to American Addiction Part Two: How the Judicial System Can Help
Police departments and criminal court systems throughout the US are concluding that the current opioid crisis and drug addiction are not social problems to be solved by arresting people.
America Addicted Part One: How Did This Happen?
America Addicted Part One: How Did This Happen?
If you are struggling with an opioid use disorder, addiction treatment services are available. Click here to read more.
America Addicted Part Two: Fighting in the Trenches
America Addicted Part Two: Fighting in the Trenches
Access to qualified and affordable addiction treatment is a necessity. Click here to read more.
AMA Report Details Physician Strides in the Opioid Fight
AMA Report Details Physician Strides in the Opioid Fight
Those who are struggling with opioid addiction have substance abuse treatment options.
Will AI Help End the Opioid Crisis?
Will AI Help End the Opioid Crisis?
New AI tools may help addiction treatment researchers learn where and how quickly local crises develop so that resources can be directed promptly.
AG Announces New Resources to Fight Online Opioid Trafficking
AG Announces New Resources to Fight Online Opioid Trafficking
Addiction treatment is a solution if you are trapped in an endless cycle of drug abuse. Click here to read on.
5 Innovative Ways to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
5 Innovative Ways to Fight the Opioid Epidemic
New addiction treatment solutions provide help for people with substance use disorders. Click here to read more.
“Prescription Nation” 2018, Part Two: Recommendations to Win the Opioid Fight
“Prescription Nation” 2018, Part Two: Recommendations to Win the Opioid Fight
The NSC recommends that states require that Medicaid cover all forms of MAT as well as other types of substance abuse treatment for opioids. (36 states and D.C. achieved this…
Survey Shows 12 Percent of Americans Have an Opioid-Addicted Family Member
Survey Shows 12 Percent of Americans Have an Opioid-Addicted Family Member
A new survey reveals that many American families are impacted by drug addiction and particularly by opioids. Click to find out more.
New VA Study Highlights the Benefits of Addiction Treatment
Programs that cover substance abuse treatment as an essential health benefit result in lower mortality rates among veterans with opioid addictions.
Teens Using Opioids More Like to Use Heroin Later, Study Finds
Teen opioid use may be linked with later heroin use in high school, according to a study from the University of Southern California
NIDA Releases New Screening Tools for Adolescent Substance Use
NIDA Releases New Screening Tools for Adolescent Substance Use
Adolescent substance abuse is a growing issue that the NIDA is helping to combat with new screening tools. Click to read on.
Study Shows Link Between Inadequate Sleep and Teen Drug Abuse
Study Shows Link Between Inadequate Sleep and Teen Drug Abuse
There are clear links between a lack of quality sleep and risky behaviors like teen drug abuse. Click here to find out more.