Many jails and prisons around the country don't provide medication treatment for opioid use disorder. Studies show that ...

A new vaccine being tested could offer another solution to help opioid users with an addiction. “All my life, I've been working on drugs of abuse like substance abuse disorder, etcetera,” Marco ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Middle Tennessee family faced with a heartbreaking tragedy, and now they want to help other ...

I am the chief of the Newtown Police Department in Ohio and a Marine Corps veteran. I've dedicated my career to serving the public because I believed I could make a difference in the lives of others.

Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

A group of specialized Winnebago RVs are traveling to the rural areas in Colorado. And while they may look like your standard RV on the outside, on the inside they are a safe haven for those trying to ...

Addiction can spread quietly through communities, fueled by peer pressure and loss of hope, but many emerge from it stronger ...

Attendees at the day-long event heard from speakers and panelists about topics focused on opioid use prevention and treatment. The symposium was presented by presented by Prescription for Progress, a ...

A new study reveals that more Americans are seeking help for gambling addiction alongside the rise in legal sports betting.

A Colorado man is sharing his story of hope and recovery after struggling with addiction in the hope that he can help others. Denver's Civic Center Park plays a big part in the lives of Coloradans. It ...

Many detox beds in the state of Nebraska already have a waitlist, and new rules proposed by the state’s Department of Health ...