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Scientists developed a synthetic opioid that relieves pain like morphine but appears less addictive in early testing. The breakthrough could offer hope for millions struggling with chronic pain without the devastating risk of addiction.
A Pretoria clinic is proving that treating addiction as a health issue instead of a crime saves lives and money. The program offers hope for communities like Westbury, where traditional policing has failed to break cycles of addiction.
Hundreds gathered in Perinton, New York for an annual breakfast spotlighting stories of resilience and hope in addiction recovery. Golden Gate Bridge survivor Kevin Hines delivered the keynote speech about his journey from crisis to healing. #
Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
Anchorage just opened a program that gives homeless people their own tiny home while they receive addiction treatment, filling all 32 units almost immediately. The city-funded program provides individual housing, therapy, and life skills training to help break the cycle of long-term homelessness.
After nearly four decades of helping men recover from substance use, Guildhaus is opening its first facility for women on Chicago's South Side. The new six-bed home fills a critical gap in recovery resources for women in the area.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
Spokane County just started construction on a new recovery facility that will help thousands battling addiction and mental health crises. The center expands lifesaving services in a community that's seen overdose deaths quadruple since 2019.
Italy just made quitting smoking more achievable by offering free access to cytisine, a plant-based medication that triples success rates when combined with behavioral therapy. The move breaks down financial barriers for those ready to quit one of the world's deadliest habits.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough opioid painkiller that relieves pain as effectively as traditional drugs but without causing addiction, respiratory failure, or other dangerous side effects. The discovery could transform pain treatment and help end the opioid crisis.
When donor funding ended for a life-changing addiction treatment program in Uganda, the government stepped up to ensure 928 patients wouldn't lose access to care. Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital is now integrating the service into its permanent operations.
Salem, Oregon is launching a new initiative to prevent addiction, expand treatment access, and reduce drug trafficking in the community. The city is mapping resources and working with partners to create long-term solutions based on resident feedback.
Weight loss drug semaglutide shows unexpected mental health benefits in 100,000-person study. Depression, anxiety, and addiction rates plummeted during treatment periods.
Researchers discovered how acetylcholine helps mice shift behavior when rewards disappear, offering hope for treating addiction and OCD. The breakthrough reveals why some brains struggle to break harmful patterns.
A Johns Hopkins study found that a single dose of psilocybin helped smokers quit at six times the rate of nicotine patches. Even the researchers were stunned by how powerful the results turned out to be.
A Pennsylvania county is hosting a free community event featuring real recovery testimonials and launching new childcare services that help parents attend addiction treatment without choosing between their kids and getting help.
A new outpatient addiction treatment center opened Monday in Claremont, New Hampshire, bringing critical care closer to a community hit hard by overdoses. The facility offers same-day walk-in services, eliminating travel barriers that previously kept many people from getting help.
A California nonprofit is transforming a hotel into a 120-bed treatment hub for men and opening a separate center for mothers and children, bringing life-saving care to hundreds who need it most. Both facilities will serve the Central Coast by 2027.
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
A Johns Hopkins study found that a single dose of psilocybin helped smokers quit at six times the rate of nicotine patches. It's the first potential new smoking cessation medication in 20 years.
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