October 17, 2019

Almost Half of Adults Have Been Affected By Family Problems with Drugs or Alcohol

Almost half of American adults say they have been affected by problems with drugs or alcohol in their families, according to a new Gallup poll.

June 20, 2019

Featured News: National Survey Highlights Parents’ Role in Protecting Teens From Substance Use

Parents of adolescents can play a valuable role in protecting their teens from substance use, a new national survey by Center on Addiction finds.

June 13, 2019

Deaths Due to Alcohol, Drugs and Suicide Have Soared Among Young Adults

Deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide have soared among young adults ages 18 to 34, according to a new analysis.

May 23, 2019

Facebook Launches Initiative to Encourage Discussion on Opioid Dependency

Facebook is collaborating with Partnership for Drug-Free Kids + Center on Addiction to launch an initiative to encourage people to discuss their experiences with opioid dependency.

April 18, 2019

Featured News: Family Involvement Key to Success of Teen Substance Use Treatment

Family involvement is a key component to success in treatment for teen substance use disorder, according to a review of recent research by an expert at the Center on Addiction.

March 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.

March 28, 2019

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.

March 6, 2019

More Americans Than Ever Dying From Alcohol, Drugs and Suicide

More than 150,000 Americans died from alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2017—the highest number since the federal government started collecting such data in 1999, USA Today reports.

February 14, 2019

Frequency of Drinking, Drug Use Dreams Decreases the Longer a Person is in Recovery

A new study finds the frequency of dreams involving drinking and drug use decreases the longer a person is in recovery.

January 17, 2019

Featured Commentary: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Center on Addiction are Merging

Both nonprofits have merged to transform how our nation addresses addiction, explains Creighton Drury, CEO at Center on Addiction.

December 13, 2018

Heroin, Oxycodone and Cocaine Are the Most Expensive Addictive Substances: Study

A new study that looks at the long-term costs of addiction finds heroin, oxycodone and cocaine rank as the top three most expensive substances. Each addiction costs more than a million dollars to support over a 50-year period, CNBC reports.

September 20, 2018

Surgeon General Releases Report on Ways to Prevent, Talk About Addiction

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams released a report Thursday that recommends ways families, doctors, educators and business leaders can talk about and prevent addiction, according to The Washington Times.

September 6, 2018

Deaths From Suicide and Substance Use Surpass Diabetes Deaths

Deaths from suicide, substance use and other forms of self injury have surpassed deaths due to diabetes in the United States, according to a new study.

May 10, 2018

States See Rise in “Deaths of Despair” and Gaps in Mental Health Care

Deaths from suicide, alcohol, and drug—known as “deaths of despair”—rose in all states from 2005 to 2016, according to a new report by the Commonwealth Fund.

May 3, 2018

Increasing Academic Requirements May Reduce Teen Drug and Alcohol Use

New research suggests a link between increased academic requirements and a reduction in teen drug use, drinking and smoking.

April 12, 2018

Substance Use, Suicides and Diabetes Reduce Life Expectancy in Nearly Half of U.S.

Substance use disorders, suicides and diabetes are driving a rise in premature deaths in almost half of the United States, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

January 4, 2018

Deaths Rise From Unintentional Drug and Alcohol Overdoses in the Workplace

Deaths from unintentional drug and alcohol overdoses in the workplace rose more than 30 percent in 2016, a new report concludes.

November 30, 2017

Featured News: Center Uses Harm Reduction and Recovery Safety Plans to Reduce Opioid Overdoses

A network of health centers in New York state is using safety planning – which has most often been associated with reducing risk of suicide – in an attempt to reduce opioid overdoses.

September 14, 2017

Addiction Issues Magnified During Hurricanes

Authorities planning for natural disasters such as hurricanes must prepare for its effect on people struggling with drugs or alcohol, experts tell the Associated Press. The stress of hurricanes leads to an increased danger of relapse and overdose.

April 13, 2017

New Tool Lets Employers Calculate How Much Substance Use Is Costing Them

A new online tool allows employers to calculate how much substance use may be costing their company.

March 16, 2017

Mindfulness May Help Patients Reduce Suboxone Dose, Pilot Program Suggests

The practice of mindfulness may be helpful for people trying to reduce their dose of the opioid medication buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), according to Zev Schuman-Olivier, MD, Executive Director, Center for Mindfulness and Compassion, Cambridge Health Alliance.

March 9, 2017

Addiction Treatment More Successful if it Lasts More Than 30 Days: Study

Addiction treatment is most successful when it lasts more than 30 days, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. They found after one year, the treatment success rate was 55 percent for those who underwent a 30-day treatment program, and 84 percent for those in treatment programs that lasted longer.

March 2, 2017

Repealing Affordable Care Act Could Slash Coverage for Addiction Treatment: Experts

Some health experts are warning that repealing the Affordable Care Act could slash treatment for addiction and mental health, the Associated Press reports.

March 2, 2017

Aetna is Latest Insurer to Drop Preauthorization for Opioid Addiction Treatment

Aetna is the latest health insurer to announce it will no longer require preauthorization for opioid addiction treatment, Kaiser Health News reports. The change takes effect this month and applies to commercial plans.

February 9, 2017

Commentary: Turning the Tide on the Opioid Epidemic

In 2015, more than 12 million Americans reported misusing a prescription opioid in the past year. All of us – health care professionals, parents, educators, community leaders, law enforcement and policy makers – have a role to play in reversing the nation’s opioid epidemic and saving lives. The American Medical Association and the Partnership together are committed to ensuring that physicians and families have the education and resources they need. We urge you to join us in our efforts to reverse this national epidemic.

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Almost Half of Adults Have Been Affected By Family Problems with Drugs or Alcohol

Featured News: National Survey Highlights Parents’ Role in Protecting Teens From Substance Use

Deaths Due to Alcohol, Drugs and Suicide Have Soared Among Young Adults

Facebook Launches Initiative to Encourage Discussion on Opioid Dependency

Featured News: Family Involvement Key to Success of Teen Substance Use Treatment

Featured News: The Continuing Gaps in Coverage for Addiction Treatment

Study Finds Link Between Substance Use Disorder and Chronic Health Problems

More Americans Than Ever Dying From Alcohol, Drugs and Suicide

Frequency of Drinking, Drug Use Dreams Decreases the Longer a Person is in Recovery

Featured Commentary: Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Center on Addiction are Merging

Heroin, Oxycodone and Cocaine Are the Most Expensive Addictive Substances: Study

Surgeon General Releases Report on Ways to Prevent, Talk About Addiction

Deaths From Suicide and Substance Use Surpass Diabetes Deaths

States See Rise in “Deaths of Despair” and Gaps in Mental Health Care

Increasing Academic Requirements May Reduce Teen Drug and Alcohol Use

Substance Use, Suicides and Diabetes Reduce Life Expectancy in Nearly Half of U.S.

Deaths Rise From Unintentional Drug and Alcohol Overdoses in the Workplace

Featured News: Center Uses Harm Reduction and Recovery Safety Plans to Reduce Opioid Overdoses

Addiction Issues Magnified During Hurricanes

New Tool Lets Employers Calculate How Much Substance Use Is Costing Them

Mindfulness May Help Patients Reduce Suboxone Dose, Pilot Program Suggests

Addiction Treatment More Successful if it Lasts More Than 30 Days: Study

Repealing Affordable Care Act Could Slash Coverage for Addiction Treatment: Experts

Aetna is Latest Insurer to Drop Preauthorization for Opioid Addiction Treatment

Commentary: Turning the Tide on the Opioid Epidemic

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