Tag: opioid epidemic
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...
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...
Fredericksburg Peer Recovery Group Assists Community Members
An organization in Fredericksburg, Virginia that serves multiple counties is now offering a peer recovery group. The group was introduced by the Rappahannock Area Community...
Nonprofit Explores New Addiction Treatment Avenues
A nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the U.S. is currently expanding its treatment base and implementing new programs to assist patients. The Hazelden Betty...
Addiction Treatment Center in Morristown Celebrates First Year
An addiction treatment center located in Morristown, Tennessee recently celebrated its first anniversary. During its first operational year, the New Hope Recovery Addiction Services...
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...
Facebook Aims to Curb Substance Abuse with New Marketplace Updates
On September 25, an article that was posted on Facebook’s newsroom page described how the platform is updating its guidelines and cracking down on...
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...
Federal Funding Benefits Springfield Addiction Treatment
Federal grant funding will go toward expanding addiction treatment measures in Springfield, Oregon and other areas of the state affected by drug overdoses. The Eugene-Springfield...
Missoula Substance Abuse Prevention Increases, Treatment Needs Expansion
While there has been an influx of substance abuse prevention measures in Missoula and the rest of Montana, treatment options are not increasing at...