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A safer, more effective treatment for opioid addiction is catching on in New Jersey, with use jumping from less than 1% to nearly 5% of patients in just three years. The monthly injectable medication helps people stay on track when daily pills are too hard to manage.
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.
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.
Scientists at MIT just mapped the most detailed atlas yet of the striatum, a brain region involved in addiction, Huntington's disease, and schizophrenia. The breakthrough reveals 31 distinct neuron types and explains why certain brain cells respond better to specific treatments.
Whitfield County's new dual-track treatment court helps people tackle both addiction and mental health challenges together. After 116 overdoses in 2025, judges are changing lives with weekly support instead of years-long probation.
Three federal agencies just released the first-ever guide helping cities fight homelessness by prioritizing addiction recovery. The toolkit gives communities proven strategies to connect people with treatment first, then stable housing.
Scientists discovered that a liver enzyme, not just brain chemistry, plays a major role in cocaine addiction. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments that work by changing how the body processes addictive drugs.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents at risk. The new law puts compulsive gambling on equal footing with alcohol and drug addiction.
New research suggests GLP-1 medications may help treat alcohol, opioid, and drug addictions by quieting cravings in the brain. A study of 600,000 veterans found fewer ER visits and deaths across all substance types.
Scientists have discovered why drugs like Ozempic reduce cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances. The breakthrough reveals a hidden control center in the brain that manages how we think about rewards.
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.
People entering addiction treatment can now get free 90-day foster care for their pets, removing a major barrier to getting help. A Minnesota nonprofit just partnered with Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to keep families together.
A New Mexico research team is making substance use treatment more effective by honoring cultural values and breaking down barriers. Their approach has already increased the number of Native American patients willing to try life-saving medications.
Colorado lawmakers are tackling alcohol-related deaths with a smart new approach. A proposed bill would add small fees to alcohol sales to fund prevention programs and treatment for those who can't afford help.
Illinois just became one of the first states to officially recognize gambling disorder as a medical addiction, opening doors to real treatment for over a million residents struggling in silence. The new law puts gambling addiction on equal footing with alcohol and drug disorders.
New research shows detox is only the beginning of addiction treatment, not the cure. Understanding addiction as a chronic brain condition is helping reshape recovery with more effective, long-term approaches.
A breakthrough treatment for fentanyl addiction is delivering hope to San Francisco patients struggling with the deadly crisis. After 53 overdose deaths in January alone, this medical advance offers a lifeline to those fighting one of America's toughest addictions.
A mother watched her daughter struggle with methamphetamine addiction for years until a TV segment revealed a breakthrough treatment that uses ultrasound to heal the brain without cutting into the skull. This new procedure could transform how we treat addiction for millions of Americans.
A Pennsylvania county is expanding its addiction treatment program with a new coordinator position funded by opioid settlement money. The move will help more people overcome addiction while keeping families together and saving taxpayer dollars.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
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