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Two women who turned their lives around through Minnesota's treatment courts traveled to the Capitol to inspire others. Their stories show how second-chance programs can create lasting change.
BestCare Treatment Services broke ground on Oregon's only residential treatment center designed specifically for Latino men struggling with substance use disorder. The culturally tailored facility will provide care entirely in Spanish, addressing critical language and cultural barriers that often prevent people from seeking help.
Five teens overcoming substance use disorder walked the stage at Hope Academy's graduation, marking years of perseverance and second chances. Indiana's only recovery high school just celebrated its 20th class of graduates heading to college and careers.
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.
Veterans in Maine no longer need to travel out of state for residential addiction treatment. The historic Togus VA Medical Center just opened a 12-bed facility dedicated to helping veterans recover close to home and family.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
Nine people are using creativity to show the world what healing from addiction really looks like. North Carolina's Iredell County is bringing their stories to the community through film, art, and honest conversation.
A small Penn State study found yoga helped people in recovery from substance use disorders feel less stressed and more connected to others. The six-week program taught participants breathing and meditation techniques that changed how they handled stress.
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.
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 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.
Virginia Tech researchers created a way to measure recovery progress for people quitting multiple substances, celebrating each win instead of demanding complete abstinence. The study of 2,400 people shows incremental progress improves quality of life.
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.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking study of 600,000 veterans shows GLP-1 medications like Ozempic dramatically reduce substance use disorders and cut drug-related deaths in half. The discovery could revolutionize how we treat addiction.
Colorado slashed maternal overdose deaths from 20 to just 8 in a single year, thanks to a simple solution: putting lifesaving naloxone directly into the hands of new moms and families. This success story shows how accessible medicine can bridge the gap between crisis and recovery.
A simple question during a dental exam opened the door for a struggling patient to get help before his substance use spiraled. Now dentists across Massachusetts are learning how their chairs can become unexpected lifelines.
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.
Eye doctors at Mass General Brigham found a simple fix that saves lives: involving addiction specialists when treating patients with drug-related eye infections. The results? Every single patient who needed addiction medication received it.
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