NIDA-NIAAA 2018 Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research
Society for Neuroscience satellite meeting explores notable research in addiction ranging from data science to early life adversity impact on substance use disorders to opioid [...]
Maine jail launches first-of-its-kind program to offer inmates chance at recovery
“I have no idea what's awaiting me, or what will happen when this all ends. For the moment I know this: there are sick [...]
York County Sheriff’s Office partners with recovery group on opioid treatment for inmates
The federally funded pilot program, which will treat up to 10 people, is part of a broader effort to pair prisoners with medication assisted [...]
Study shows impact of social interactions on addictive behavior
Illustration made by Dr. Marco Venniro, NIDA IRP A new study published in Nature Neuroscience finds that social interactions can have a profound effect on [...]
Insurers remove barriers to treating substance abuse
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - An agreement between Pennsylvania and seven health insurance companies has the potential to save thousands of lives affected by the [...]
Employers Tap Mainers in Recovery for Jobs
About a year ago, Heather Walker-McConihe had just been released from jail, having served a sentence for a probation violation after relapsing in her [...]
Patrick Kennedy shepherded a major mental-health bill into law. Ten years later, big barriers remain.
The Health 202: By Colby Itkowitz October 4 THE PROGNOSIS Former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy speaks at the dedication of the Edward M. Kennedy [...]
New opioid treatment resources for emergency department clinicians
Photo by ©iStock.com/sshepard The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) today announced the availability of informational resources for clinicians interested in initiating buprenorphine treatment in [...]
Maine Sheriff: Many Inmates Belong In Treatment Programs, Not Jail
Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce runs a jail. But in a recent Portland Press Herald op-ed, Joyce writes that too many people are behind [...]
Senate passes comprehensive opioids bill
Senate passes comprehensive opioids bill The Senate approved on a 99-1 vote comprehensive bipartisan opioid legislation on Monday that includes provisions to stop illegal [...]