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Category: Addiction News
New York Tries To Tax Prescription Opioids Again
Some people argue that the tax could push people to use illegal alternatives if prescription opioids become more expensive.
How Teen Drinking May Affect Brain Growth
Researchers investigated whether drinking alcohol during the teen years stunted brain growth.
States Need Long-Term Opioid Response Funding, Report Finds
Areas with the highest overdose rates are receiving funding while rural areas struggle to received adequate funding.
Michigan Grapples With Marijuana Licensing
Michigan has been slow to give out business licenses to sell marijuana.
Why Aren't More Doctors Embracing Medication-Assisted Treatment?
A new op-ed suggests that concerns about “branding” may deter many doctors from offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
Could The Nation's First Supervised Injection Sites Be Coming To Maine?
Maine’s bill would allow two facilities in the state and create a half-mile “tolerance zone” around each location, where individuals cannot be arrested for using drugs.
China Promises Tighter Ban On Fentanyl Production
Officials are hopeful that this will help curb the amount of fentanyl on the streets in America.
Sober Bars, Mocktails Becoming More Mainstream
Sober bars give people in recovery a place to hang out without putting their sobriety at risk.
Can Deep Brain Stimulation Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders?
Scientists have been experimenting with whether deep brain stimulation could help those with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder.