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3-28-2019

Featured News: The Continuing Gaps in Coverage for Addiction Treatment

Certain insurance plans are legally required to cover benefits for addiction treatment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A new report by Center on Addiction shows that ACA Plans sold in many states in 2017 did not comply with these requirements.

Fentanyl Overdoses Rising at Exponential Rate: CDC

Fatal overdoses involving fentanyl doubled each year from 2013 to 2016, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Most Teens Addicted to Painkillers Don’t Receive Treatment

Few teens addicted to painkillers receive treatment, a new analysis of federal data finds. Youths of color are especially unlikely to receive treatment.

OxyContin Maker Purdue Pharma Agrees to Pay $270 Million to Resolve Lawsuit

Purdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin, has agreed to pay $270 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma’s attorney general, The Wall Street Journal reports. The majority of the settlement will fund a national opioid addiction center.

Barriers Prevent Broad Access to Opioid Addiction Medication

Many people addicted to opioids lack access to medication-assisted treatment that has been proven effective and lifesaving, according to a new report.

Study Finds Link Between Substance Use Disorder and Chronic Health Problems

A new study finds 37 percent of adults in recovery from problems related to alcohol or drugs have been diagnosed with one or more of nine alcohol- and drug-related diseases and health conditions.