The Substance Use and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced updated guidelines  that expand the incentive cap for...

Tulane University School of Medicine invites healthcare professionals to a dynamic session, Kratom: From Bench to Bedside,  on Friday,...

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for individuals in recovery from addiction, it can also bring unique stressors. Family...

Recovery is a journey best walked with support. For individuals living with substance use disorders, connecting with a supportive...

Addiction Policy Forum’s What is Addiction?  video explainer is now available in 13 languages to help improve language access to...

In a large-scale effort to make fentanyl and counterfeit pill education resources available to non-English speaking communities, The...

Opioid overdoses have reached alarming levels, with synthetic opioids like fentanyl contributing to a significant number of deaths each...

The overdose epidemic in the U.S. has surged, with over 106,000 deaths reported in 2023. While initially driven by opioids, recent trends...

As fentanyl continues to impact communities at an unprecedented rate, understanding its potency and dangers is critical to reducing harm....

Watch now to learn about the biological, psychological, and social needs of individuals in treatment and recovery from a substance use...

Addiction is a chronic health condition affecting over 48 million people  nationwide. Addiction has biological components, such as the...

Exercise is a safe and effective tool in addressing substance use disorders and depression.

New research study finds that mindfulness training combined with methadone treatment produced improved outcomes.

Examples of process addictions include sex, food, gambling, pornography, internet, gaming, shopping, exercise, or even work. 

Are you worried about someone's opioid use? Participate in a free program in Maryland.

In this Ask the Expert interview, we hear from Yale University's Brian Fuehrlein about what treatment for addiction involves.

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help i

Medications for opioid use disorder Medications used to treat opioid use disorders are considered the “gold standard” of treatment....

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) was developed as a method to prevent relapse when treating problem drinking, and was later adapted for...

Contingency management is the use of positive rewards or incentives to aid in the behavior change process. Contingency management...