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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.
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.
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.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
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.
For decades, people struggling with alcohol dependency had few options beyond AA meetings and willpower. Now, a major shift in treatment approaches is finally giving patients like 38-year-old Jillian access to medical care, therapy options, and personalized paths to recovery that actually work.
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.
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 groundbreaking trial found that semaglutide, the popular weight loss drug, significantly reduced alcohol cravings and heavy drinking days in people battling both obesity and alcohol addiction. The discovery could transform treatment options for millions worldwide struggling with alcohol use disorder.
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.
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.
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.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A medication designed for diabetes is unexpectedly quieting cravings for alcohol, nicotine, and other addictive substances, offering hope where few treatments exist. New research shows it could save thousands of lives each year.
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.
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