A study highlighting a significant gap in care revealed that only 25% of residential treatment centers catering to teenagers offer the recommended medication for opioid addiction. That is approximately 1 in about every 4 residential treatment centers.   Researchers conducted an experiment where they pretended to be an aunt or uncle seeking help for a…

Ozempic and Wegovy, originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity, respectively, have gained popularity as remedies for addictive tendencies. They’re both GLP-1 receptor agonists containing the active compound semaglutide. Semaglutide has grown in popularity, with patients sharing other positive effects other than appetite suppression. Reports indicate that Ozempic and Wegovy have helped a…

Ketamine therapy, also known as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP), is a relatively new treatment approach for addiction that has shown promising results for alcohol and cocaine addictions. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has been used for decades in the medical field for various purposes, including anesthesia and pain relief. However, in recent years, researchers have…

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently announced the results of a groundbreaking study that could lead to improved treatments for drug addiction. The study, which was conducted by a team of scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), revealed shared genetic markers that underlie substance use disorders. The study involved analyzing genetic…

  There are various types of treatments available for marijuana addiction, and the most effective approach will depend on the individual’s specific needs and circumstances. Some possible treatments for marijuana addiction include: Behavioral Therapies: These therapies help individuals change their thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to their addiction. Examples of behavioral therapies include Cognitive…

Despite Congress’ directive for the Bureau of Prisons to make Suboxone and other medications widely available, only a small fraction of those who need the help have received it. Suboxone works to treat Timothy York’s decades-long opioid addiction, effectively quieting cravings. According to York, contraband drugs and violence are prevalent in the facilities where he…

For years, America has been in the grips of an addiction epidemic. Addictions within various drug groups has gone up, especially when it comes to synthetic and prescription opioids. However, an addiction that is not going away is alcohol addiction. Alcohol treatments are still commonplace in American society. Finding innovations to improve treatments standards has,…

Drug addiction as California is increasingly in the news. The state has fought for years to try and find a better solution, and it looks like one might finally be coming into place. The development of a new California law will mean that addiction treatment service providers have to notify their clients of some very…

Given the severity of the opioid crisis in America, the need for treatment has been a decades-long discussion. However, recent reports show that treatment for opioid addiction can often lead to some pretty significant discrimination acts. That is a serious problem and plays a significant role in hobbling any positives that can come from many…

Ask anyone who has suffered through addiction, and they will tell you the hardest part is breaking away from that routine. When addicted, it is easy to see every activity through the lens of consumption. Enjoying a sports match? It should be enjoyed with the addicted substance. Taking part in a social occasion? It would…

When it comes to combatting drug-based crimes, it is a common suggestion by the public to simply jail those who offend. Drugs are a blight on society, the assumption goes, and for that reason anyone taking part in using drugs is part of the problem. However, such a Spartan view of the complex drugs culture…

Several news articles and reports have kept Kelly Osbourne on the minds of the public for the past several months. The controversial exit of her mother from a Talk Show, the diagnosis of her father with Parkinson’s disease –both incidents left a massive impact on the life of Osbourne. Furthermore, she has been experienced lots…

If we look at the stats, the past two decades show increasing cases of drug overdose crises. US Department of Justice is observed to invest several hundred million dollars in handling prescription drug databases so that a vigilant eye can be maintained on the pharmaceutical market. Almost every US state is now following one or…

Reports reveal that Jameson Rybak made several efforts to quit opioid usage within the past five years. Still, he couldn’t sustain the outcomes causing sweating, vomiting, and chills in the entire body. His mother, Suzanne, supported his determination and consistency to quit the addiction, but the situation turned to the worst-case scenario within very little…

As one of the most damaging addictions in America at the moment, meth addiction is a quiet nightmare for American health and bodies. The need to try and come up with ways to help combat meth addiction has been challenging. However, for years, this has been a losing battle for most medical experts – until…

The first ever drug treatment prison is about to open in the United States. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced that the facility would be opened in Topeka, Kansas, and would be given approval for funding. The budget of around $6m will be used to convert a facility at Lansing Correctional Facility into a 240-bed…