6-29-2017 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Two Fentanyl Strains May be Immune to Naloxone: Georgia Officials

Law enforcement officials in Georgia have identified two new strains of the highly potent opioid fentanyl that may be immune to the opioid overdose antidote naloxone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Some Republican Senators From States Hit Hard by Opioid Epidemic Oppose Health Bill

Some Republican senators from states hit hard by the opioid epidemic are opposing the Senate health care bill, which would slash Medicaid funding.

Inadequate Access to Addiction Treatment Leads to Suboxone Black Market

Inadequate access to opioid addiction treatment programs has led to a thriving black market for Suboxone, the drug that helps patients overcome their addiction, experts tell The Wall Street Journal.

People With Anxiety and Depression Have High Rate of Prescription Opioid Use

People with anxiety and depression have a high rate of prescription opioid use, a new study finds.

Binge Drinking Rate Declines Among Teens and Young Adults

The rate of binge drinking among U.S. teens and young adults has declined over the past six years, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.