Tag: opioid crisis
The Evolution of America’s Most Famous Anti-Drug Use Program
The most popular anti-drug use program in the nation, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) has been evolving for the past 35 years and...
The Link Between Substance Abuse and Music
Last week, rapper Mac Miller died of an alleged drug overdose at the age of 26. While the cause of death is still to...
Emergency Rooms Help Stem Opioid Crisis with Addiction Treatment
An increasing number of hospitals are starting to offer on-demand addiction treatment to patients who come into emergency rooms with opioid use disorders. It is...
Potential Lansing Addiction Treatment Center Prompts Concerns
Despite a need for additional resources in Lansing, Michigan, local residents have raised concerns about a potential addiction treatment center that could serve the...
‘Operation Natalie’ Targets Drug Addiction Treatment in Mineola
An approach that was recently implemented by law enforcement officials in Mineola, New York has been prioritizing addiction treatment over imprisonment and proving to...
New Program Helps Employees Enter Addiction Treatment in Richmond
A global company with locations in Richmond, Indiana has been piloting a program to help its workers receive addiction treatment. Belden Inc., which specializes in...
Substance Abuse Treatment Center in Calverton Coming Soon
A healthcare provider has teamed with multiple organizations to develop a new residential substance abuse treatment center in Calverton, New York. The treatment center is...
Addiction Treatment in Old Orchard Beach to Benefit from Database
An online database that connects individuals to addiction treatment resources was recently launched in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The Addiction Policy Forum (APF), a...
New Intervention Approach Benefits Addiction Treatment in St. Paul
An intervention consultant has been implementing a novel approach to help residents in St. Paul transition into addiction treatment. After seeing how a traditional intervention...
Addiction Treatment in Edison Benefits from Merger
Two healthcare providers based in Edison and Belle Mead have merged in an effort to expand behavioral health and addiction treatment resources in New...