7-11-2019 Archives - Partnership to End Addiction

Having Family Member with Opioid Prescription Increases Risk of Overdose

Having a family member with an opioid prescription increases a person’s risk of ending up in the emergency room with a drug overdose almost threefold, a new study suggests.

Critics: White House Campaign to Address Opioid Epidemic Needs to be More Diverse

A White House campaign designed to address the opioid epidemic is not diverse enough, critics tell U.S. News & World Report.

Former NBA Player Chris Herren Featured in New Substance Use Prevention Film

Former NBA player Chris Herren is featured in a new substance use prevention education film, The First Day.

Government Officials Disagree on How to Crack Down on Illicit Fentanyl

Officials within the Trump Administration disagree on the best way to combat illicit fentanyl, Reuters reports.

More Medicare Patients Receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction

More Medicare patients are receiving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a new report by the Department of Health and Human Services.