Opioids, Inc. (2020) – Frontline
Pushing opioids. Bribing doctors. Making millions. FRONTLINE and the Financial Times investigate how Insys Therapeutics profited from a fentanyl-based painkiller up [...]
The COVID Pandemic Could Lead to 75,000 Additional Deaths from Alcohol and Drug Misuse and Suicide
Report Calls for Increased Investment to Improve Access to High Quality Mental Health Services Access Full Analysis Here Oakland, Calif. (May 8, 2020) – Alongside [...]
Buprenorphine Related Deaths Up 129% in Maine
I wrote a controversial post (see below) in the end of 2019 as prescribing practices in Maine underwent a seismic shift allowing patients not yet [...]
Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Jails and Prisons
Originally Published: 04/23/2020 Post Date: 04/30/2020 by Pew Trust Summary/Abstract The most effective therapy for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) involves the use of Food and [...]
Less Addictive Form Of Buprenorphine May Help Curb Cocaine Relapse
On Apr 27, 2020 Mouse study shows buprenorphine analog is more effective with reduced potential for abuse Bethesda, MD – The drug buprenorphine reduces [...]
The Challenge of Harm Reduction
The Challenge of Harm Reduction Changing Attitudes Toward Addiction Treatment By Andrew Tatarsky September/October 2019 In our first session, Peter, a successful lawyer, told me [...]
Online Recovery Resources
Recovery in the Time of COVID It is said that the foundation to Recovery is Connection. Social isolation is a common characteristic [...]
Addiction Treatment Pivots for Coronavirus
Tishuna Words demonstrates curbside delivery of methadone at Community Medical Services in Phoenix. Nationwide, methadone clinics and other treatment providers are changing the way [...]
NIDA – Potential Health Risks COVID-19 and Addiction
NIDA Director outlines potential risks to people who smoke and use drugs during COVID-19 pandemic The piece raises several important concerns regarding COVID-19 for [...]