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10/14/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
New research suggests that the ban of menthol cigarettes in Europe in 2020 made it more likely that menthol smokers would quit smoking entirely.
New research suggests that the ban of menthol cigarettes in Europe in 2020 made it more likely that menthol smokers would quit smoking entirely.
New research suggests that the...
10/14/2022
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News
10/11/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The American Society of Addiction Medicine has posted draft standards for the upcoming 4th edition of The ASAM Criteria—a book of standards for addiction treatment—on its website and is now accepting public comment until November 11.
The American Society of Addiction Medicine has posted draft standards for the upcoming 4th edition of The ASAM Criteria—a book of standards for addiction treatment—on its website and is now accepting public comment until November 11.
The American Society of...
10/11/2022
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News
10/03/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has recently unveiled a strategic roadmap to take the institute through 2026. The plan is highlighted by 5 priority scientific areas of focus.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has recently unveiled a strategic roadmap to take the institute through 2026. The plan is highlighted by 5 priority scientific areas of focus.
The National Institute on Drug...
10/03/2022
Addiction Professional
News
09/26/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The US Department of Health and Human Services, through SAMHSA, announced on Friday that it is awarding more than $1.6 billion in investments to address the addiction and overdose crisis.
The US Department of Health and Human Services, through SAMHSA, announced on Friday that it is awarding more than $1.6 billion in investments to address the addiction and overdose crisis.
The US Department of Health and...
09/26/2022
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News
08/26/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
While the cost of naloxone has declined for individuals with health insurance, the cost of the opioid overdose reversal medication for those without insurance increased by more than 500% from 2014 to 2018, according to new data from RAND...
While the cost of naloxone has declined for individuals with health insurance, the cost of the opioid overdose reversal medication for those without insurance increased by more than 500% from 2014 to 2018, according to new data from RAND...
While the cost of naloxone has...
08/26/2022
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Stephanie Noblit and Jon Woodruff
Videos
08/15/2022
Stephanie Noblit and Jon Woodruff, Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, discuss ways states can improve access to fentanyl testing strips.
Stephanie Noblit and Jon Woodruff, Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, discuss ways states can improve access to fentanyl testing strips.
Stephanie Noblit and Jon...
08/15/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
News
07/12/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
The national, not-for-profit organization’s new service will provide users with information on non-opioid pain alternatives and ways to reduce risks associated with prescribed opioids.
The national, not-for-profit organization’s new service will provide users with information on non-opioid pain alternatives and ways to reduce risks associated with prescribed opioids.
The national, not-for-profit...
07/12/2022
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News
06/30/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Former ONDCP Chief Medical Officer Roneet Lev, MD, discusses the work of the San Diego CReDO (Community Response to Overdoses) Task Force in connecting public forces to provide a coordinated response to drug overdoses.
Former ONDCP Chief Medical Officer Roneet Lev, MD, discusses the work of the San Diego CReDO (Community Response to Overdoses) Task Force in connecting public forces to provide a coordinated response to drug overdoses.
Former ONDCP Chief Medical...
06/30/2022
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
News
05/09/2022
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
With overdose deaths involving methamphetamine and seizures of counterfeit pills on the rise, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on Saturday released the Biden administration’s plan to address methamphetamine supply, use, and...
With overdose deaths involving methamphetamine and seizures of counterfeit pills on the rise, the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on Saturday released the Biden administration’s plan to address methamphetamine supply, use, and...
With overdose deaths involving...
05/09/2022
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Mark Parrino, MPA
Perspectives
04/27/2022
Mark Parrino, MPA
As fentanyl plays a large role in the surging number of drug overdose deaths in the US, policymakers are breaking new ground in their proposed legislation to address the threat.
As fentanyl plays a large role in the surging number of drug overdose deaths in the US, policymakers are breaking new ground in their proposed legislation to address the threat.
As fentanyl plays a large role...
04/27/2022
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