Remembering those who died due to substance abuse
Black balloon Day, hosted by Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse council remembered 183 members of the community who died due to overdoses.
Tom Sandoval says ‘Vanderpump Rules’ cast was aware of Jax Taylor’s addictions for ‘years’
The “Valley” star made headlines on Tuesday when he announced that he was 83 days sober from cocaine and alcohol.
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High School Student Helps Draft Bill to Require Opioid Overdose Medications in Illinois Libraries
The proposal, House Bill 1910, does not provide for funding from the state, but it stipulates the opioid antagonists may be ...
Millions of children live with parents who have a substance use disorder, says study
Nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States are estimated to live with a parent who has a substance-use ...
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Substance Use Disorder Screening Must Be Part Of Cancer Care
As cancer care has evolved to include more sophisticated therapies such as targeted treatments and immunotherapy, the ...
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Novel research shows brain connections can predict future substance use in adolescents
Adolescent substance use is a significant predictor of future addiction and related disorders. Understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use initiation and frequency during adolescence is ...
Navigating 2025’s Governance Realities: Putting Substance Over Signaling
Boards need to be transparent about their decision-making process and would be well-served to orient around the substance of ...
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Imposing Medicaid Work Requirements Could Cause Many Adults With Substance Use Disorders To Lose Access To Treatment
There is considerable risk that a federal Medicaid work requirement would cause many people with substance use disorder to ...
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144-bed behavioral health hospital opening in North Port
The 144-bed hospital will offer services for adolescents, adults and seniors struggling with mental health issues and ...