The story of how systemic racism took root in policy and addiction treatment dates back to the 1800s. Disparities persist today in the prescription of methadone and buprenorphine. Here’s what history and research reveal.
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As more states consider legalizing marijuana, consider these studies and tips on what’s known and unknown about the health effects of cannabis products.
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A federal government database of doctors who provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder is rife with inaccurate contact information, research shows.
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Here’s what the research says about the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates’ various proposals to address the opioid epidemic.
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Research shows the extent to which doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants across the nation have oversupplied patients with opioids, spurring a national crisis.
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Research for the first time shows a causal link between combat exposure and prescription painkiller misuse.
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A recent study challenges the role that legalizing medical marijuana might play in easing the opioid epidemic.
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Benzodiazepine prescriptions are on the rise. We explain the anti-anxiety drugs’ potential for abuse, addiction and overdose.
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Key facts and the latest scholarship on methamphetamine, a highly addictive drug that has recently made a resurgence.
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Are workplace recovery programs successful in helping people to quit abusing drugs and avoid relapsing? A growing field of research suggests the answer is yes, though their success may have
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