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, ...
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Phone App May Help Treat Opioid Use Disorder, Data Suggests
TUESDAY, Dec. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A smartphone app appears to help people battle opioid use disorder (OUD). App ...
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 ...
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Market Size In The 7MM Was ~USD 5.6 Billion In 2023, Projected To Grow By 2034
Companies like Pfizer, Amgen, AbbVie, Novartis, and others are advancing Opioid Use Disorder treatments, focusing on improving symptoms and patient ...
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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, according ...
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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.