RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The Area Agency on Aging District 7 will sponsor a free, continuing-education virtual training, “Opioid Use Disorders and Older Adults: Pharmageddon.” The training, which will be ...

The substance use disorders concentration is designed to address the complex etiology and nature of substance use disorders, with an emphasis on teaching evidence-based, culturally relevant ...

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry uncovers significant associations between social vulnerability - a measurement that aggregates social determinants of health like socioeconomic status, housing ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

A community forum on mental health, addiction, and recovery, featuring local leaders and law enforcement, was held ahead of ...

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition that affects the brain and behavior, making it difficult for a person to control their use of substances like alcohol, drugs, or medications even ...

Most of us know someone who has struggled with substance use disorder. For too many people, it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. Clearly, we need every possible resource we can muster to fight this ...

A new study from Oregon Health & Science University shows that a team-based, whole-person approach to caring for pregnant people with substance use disorders holds promise in improving health outcomes ...

A bipartisan bill in Wisconsin would join a federal pilot project providing addiction treatment to people before and after release from prison ...

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