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MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has sought to prohibit gambling-related advertisements and sponsorships to foster a more responsible gaming environment and curb gambling ...
A new position paper from researchers at the University of Aberdeen warns that opioid use disorder in the U.K. is a "large and probably underestimated" problem, and that without urgent action, opioid ...
Laguna Treatment Center, a leading provider of addiction treatment in Southern California, has expanded its services with the addition of a virtual intensive outpatient program (VIOP). Since 2016, the ...
A new state law treats gambling disorder like substance use disorders, expanding opportunities for treatment, prevention and public awareness.
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
Crawford said the majority of the center’s budget is operational expenses for the residential recovery program. For women in recovery, it costs between $36,000 and $45,000 per student for a 12- to ...
Physical activity has been shown to improve sleep and may serve as an effective adjunctive therapy in the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, few studies have examined the impact of Adapted Physical…
Real-world evidence on outpatient program participation and time to treatment discontinuation (treatment retention) in patients with gambling disorder in Japan remains limited. In this study, we characterized baseline…
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are increasing globally, and social support as well as access to substance-free activities are essential for sustained recovery. Mental health services should therefore be effective…
Background Buprenorphine is an effective treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), but many patients discontinue this medication within six-months of initiation and racial disparities in access and retention in…
Sleep disturbances are sometimes reported in clinical settings among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT). Although numerous studies have explored this issue, a…
Methadone is the gold standard treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). In the U.S., methadone is usually only available through licensed opioid treatment programs (OTPs), but a 2021 federal rule provided an opportunity…
Background Early adolescent psychoactive substance use poses major health and social risks. School-based programs enhancing psychosocial skills are effective for prevention. This study aims to develop, implement, and…
Integrating pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) into facility-based medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and community-based needle and syringe exchange (NSP) programs may optimize service provision and reduce HIV…
Background Methadone is a highly effective treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Yet its impact is constrained by low rates of treatment initiation and retention, driven in part by geographic inequalities in the…
Increases in prescribing of buprenorphine for pain or opioid use disorder (OUD) have led to concerns regarding its interactions with other drugs used concomitantly and risk of adverse clinical outcomes. To synthesize…
Substance use disorder (SUD) is prevalent among hospitalized patients, yet most acute care settings do not routinely provide evidence-based SUD treatment. Hospital-based addiction consultation services (ACSs) have…
Empirical evidence supports the use of methadone as the standard of care for opioid use disorder. However, low retention in methadone treatment is one of the largest impediments to treatment success. Although several…
On April 1, the recently renamed Santé Québec Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal – Universitaire, the agency that manages addiction treatment across the island, repatriated responsibility for ...
More than 20 million U.S. adults meet the criteria for problem gambling or gambling disorder, a number that continues to grow as ...
The Real Storytm, a weekly television series airing throughout the DMV market on FOX45 and The CW, is continuing to redefine how addiction, recovery, mental health, and community leadership are ...
Given the multifaceted nature of addiction, a multidisciplinary and comprehensive therapeutic approach is essential. Art therapy has therefore become an important complementary intervention in both inpatient and…
A jail-based treatment facility for those convicted of substance-related crimes closed. Talbert House wants to offer similar services at the location.
By Emily Bader of The Maine Monitor This is the third story in a four-part series looking at addiction treatment in Maine’s jails. The series was supported by the Pulitzer Center. The state’s ...
Bad betting companies are targeting the most vulnerable, with the help of some politicians, writes Leonardo Sakamoto. Predatory ...
There have been two overdose deaths on San Juan Island so far this year. According to San Juan County Sheriff Eric Peter, the average for the county tends to hover around one or two annually. The ...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is urging the government to impose stricter controls on online gambling platforms, warning that the growing accessibility of digital betting ...
About 165 people gathered Wednesday to discuss how opioid settlement funds can strengthen prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.
Florida Poison Control says calls involving 7-OH, a synthetic opioid derived from kratom, are increasing as doctors warn of overdoses, addiction and withdrawal cases.
Public health leaders sued the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in 2024 because player data from casinos were not yet made available to researchers, as required by law. But in July, the commission ...
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