Tag: opioid crisis
FDA Approves Opioid More Powerful Than Fentanyl
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved expanded medical use of an opioid-based drug. The announcement garnered much criticism from numerous healthcare...
Burley Program Helps Women with Substance Use Disorders
A local couple has been assisting former women inmates recovering from substance use disorders in Burley, Idaho. Dallas and Marcy Bruderer are Idaho Department of...
Officials Address Substance Abuse Treatment in Harrisburg
Government and healthcare officials have been discussing ways in which to bolster substance abuse treatment in Harrisburg and other areas of Pennsylvania. Legislative measures...
Proposed Program May Benefit Addiction Treatment in Shreveport
A proposal has been presented to the city council of Shreveport, Louisiana to establish a needle exchange program. If approved, the effort may cut...
New Drug Detox Program in Rehrersburg Helps Women
An addiction treatment center located in Rehrersburg has recently launched a new drug detox program to help women with substance use disorders. The new drug...
Prevention Efforts Compliment Substance Abuse Treatment in El Paso
Law enforcement officers are partnering with a substance abuse treatment provider in El Paso, Texas to encourage local residents to turn in unused or...
Dublin Startup Creates Opioid Addiction Treatment Technology
A company based in Dublin, Ohio was recently designated as one of 12 companies awarded funds for technological projects focused on fighting the opioid...
Governor Addresses Substance Abuse Treatment in Topeka
Last week, Gov. Colyer announced a new plan to increase substance abuse treatment and prevention measures in Topeka and other Kansas cities. Approximately $30 million...
Upcoming Bradenton Addiction Treatment Center Approved
City council officials voted 3-2 to allow a new addiction treatment center to be built in Bradenton, Florida. The facility, named the Sun Rise Addiction...
Greeneville Program Connects Locals to Addiction Recovery Resources
A nonprofit organization based in Greeneville, Tennessee that serves multiple counties will now connect individuals to addiction recovery resources. The founders of the nonprofit, a...