The FDA commissioner noted that the approval will expand access for patients and reduce drug development costs. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new dosage strength for a maintenance drug for the treatment of opioid addiction. Cassipa, which is a sublingual (applied under the tongue) film that combines the opioid treatment drug buprenorphine… Continue reading New Dosage Strength Of Opioid Addiction Drug Approved By FDA
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Senate Considers Opioid Crisis Bill, But Critics Say It Isn’t Enough
“A little drama for little substance,” said one addiction advocate familiar with the bill. The Senate is preparing to pass a bill to address the opioid epidemic, but critics say that the legislation skirts around the most important — and contentious — issues that could help change the way that opioid addiction is handled. “A… Continue reading Senate Considers Opioid Crisis Bill, But Critics Say It Isn’t Enough
Inside California's Massive Addiction Treatment Overhaul
Medi-Cal recipients will now have expanded access to addiction treatment. The California Health Care Foundation released a report on August 3 this year outlining the state’s new approach for residents using Medi-Cal and seeking substance abuse treatment options. California is the first state in the United States to use the new health care system structure,… Continue reading Inside California's Massive Addiction Treatment Overhaul
How Racism Brought About Acupuncture For Addiction Treatment In The US
Community leaders in the Bronx in the ’70s were wary of using methadone to treat addiction so they opted to take a holistic approach. A distrust in the profit-driven pharmaceutical establishment formed the roots of acupuncture for addiction treatment in the United States, according to a report in The Atlantic. According to writer Olga Khazan,… Continue reading How Racism Brought About Acupuncture For Addiction Treatment In The US
Alaska Congressman Shares Story of Granddaughter's Addiction
During a public forum, US Rep Don Young revealed that his 27-year-old granddaughter battles addiction and has relapsed three times. U.S. Representative Don Young (R-Alaska) gave voice to the emotional toll taken on family and friends of individuals with substance dependency when he spoke about his granddaughter’s struggle for sobriety at a public forum on August… Continue reading Alaska Congressman Shares Story of Granddaughter's Addiction
Sober Cleveland Police Officer Gives Back To Local Recovery Community
After a lengthy battle with alcoholism, a Cleveland detective got sober and inspired those around him to change their lives. Today, Cleveland police detective Chris Gibbons puts the bad guys in jail cells, but in 1992 he was on the other side of the law, sitting in a jail cell soaking wet and shivering after… Continue reading Sober Cleveland Police Officer Gives Back To Local Recovery Community
Overdose Risks During Pregnancy Examined In New Study
The study revealed the need for better addiction recovery support for pregnant women with substance use disorder. A new study has found that the risk of overdose drops in pregnant women but increases after giving birth. The study, published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, looked at women giving birth in Massachusetts. In doing so,… Continue reading Overdose Risks During Pregnancy Examined In New Study
Kids, Parents & Grandparents All Face Strain Of Opioid Crisis
One expert estimates that for every child in foster care due to a parent’s addiction there are 18 to 20 children who have been informally taken in by family members. When parents are living with opioid addiction—or even trying to establish their lives in recovery—it can take a toll on the whole family, from kids… Continue reading Kids, Parents & Grandparents All Face Strain Of Opioid Crisis
Too Often, Insurers Cover Opioids But Not Addiction Treatment Meds
“Buprenorphine and methadone are incredibly effective medications… So I really do think it’s a stigma issue.” As is the case for many people battling opioid addiction, Mandy’s dependency started at home. She was prescribed an opioid for back pain, and her insurance company gladly covered the cost of the pills. However, after Mandy became dependent… Continue reading Too Often, Insurers Cover Opioids But Not Addiction Treatment Meds
"American Greed" Tackles Crackdown On Recovery Industry Fraud
The latest episode of the CNBC series examines the case of notorious sober home operator Kenny Chatman who was convicted of health care fraud and human trafficking. By now you’ve likely heard of the Kenny Chatman story. He is perhaps the most nefarious of all sober living home operators, who used his business to sabotage… Continue reading "American Greed" Tackles Crackdown On Recovery Industry Fraud