Boston wins MassDEP approval to rebuild Long Island Bridge to combat opioid crisis
The permit was celebrated by Mayor Michelle Wu as the last “substantive review” needed in Boston’s years-long plan to tackle ...
Substance use disorder ceremonial bill signing
The governor ceremonially signed a new law on Friday morning that aims to make substance use disorder treatment more ...
More than $21 million goes to combat opioid crisis in Wisconsin, from latest round of opioid settlement funding
The money is part of $75 million in funds the state has received since 2022 from legal settlements with opioid makers, ...
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Study Questions Genetic Test for Opioid Addiction Risk
A new study questioned the clinical utility of an algorithm meant to predict opioid use disorder (OUD) risk based on 15 ...
Opioid overdose deaths dropped in two biggest N.H. cities, though positive trend ‘could quickly change’
The mayors of Manchester and Nashua celebrated the good news, as preliminary data suggest opioid overdose deaths declined in ...
Science behind genetic testing for identifying risk of opioid misuse remains unproven, says study
Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public health threat, ...
Many in need of substance use disorder treatment are not receiving it
A gap persists between the need for and receipt of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among U.S. individuals, according ...
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Many in Need of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Not Receiving It
A gap persists between the need for and receipt of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among U.S. individuals, ac ...
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Augmenting Medications With Phone App Boosts Opioid Addiction Recovery Success
Augmenting MOUD with smartphone app-based contingency management is beneficial for uninsured or underinsured adults.
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Few Receive Meds for Opioid Use Disorder After Nonfatal Overdose
In the 12 months after a nonfatal overdose, few Medicare beneficiaries receive medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) or fill a naloxone prescription.
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Study questions accuracy of genetic test for opioid use disorder
Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public health threat, with more than 6 million Americans aged 12 and older meeting the criteria for ...