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Overdose prevention centers don’t lead to more crime

Overdose prevention centers are not associated with significant changes in crime, a new analysis finds.

The stigma and shame opioid-dependent mothers may feel can affect the health care their infants receive, researchers report.

A new study suggests a need to reevaluate opioid addiction treatment recommendations in the era of fentanyl.

“Our findings suggest that restoring easier access to opioid pain medications may protect against fatal overdoses.”

Genetic risk information could one day enhance prevention and treatment of substance use, including alcohol use disorder, say researchers.

Opioid-involved overdose deaths following nonfatal overdose events are largely preventable with buprenorphine, research finds.

Opioid-involved overdose deaths following nonfatal overdose events are largely preventable with buprenorphine, research finds.

“Our research suggests that the US could benefit from adopting Canada’s more flexible regulatory approach to methadone treatment…”

“Our research suggests that the US could benefit from adopting Canada’s more flexible regulatory approach to methadone treatment…”

Cannabidiol, or CBD, slows nicotine metabolism, a new study shows. That means it could help smokers curb the urge for that next cigarette.