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Florida reports dramatic 42% decline in opioid-related overdose deaths and 46% drop in fentanyl fatalities, outpacing national improvements and marking significant progress in the state's battle against synthetic opioids.
Clinical trial shows semaglutide plus cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduces alcohol consumption, offering new hope for treating alcohol use disorder with existing medications.
Ohio's Ibogaine Treatment Study Committee convenes to explore clinical trials for ibogaine-assisted therapy, spurred by Trump's executive order accelerating psychedelic research and veteran advocacy.
New CDC data shows drug overdose deaths fell to approximately 70,000 in 2025, marking three consecutive years of decline from the 2022 peak of nearly 110,000 fatalities.
Preliminary 2025 data shows Oregon overdose deaths fell to approximately 1,100 from 1,544 in 2024, marking the state's first year-over-year decline since 2016.
University of California Davis scientists create new amino acid-based compounds that activate serotonin receptors for mental health benefits without causing hallucinations, potentially revolutionizing addiction and depression therapy.
DEA advisory highlights escalating threat from fentanyl combined with cychlorphine, medetomidine, nitazenes, and xylazine—substances that resist naloxone and are driving overdose deaths across multiple states.
Kentucky launches statewide recovery housing certification program to address housing instability as primary barrier to sustained addiction recovery, setting standards for sober living facilities.
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey announces $1 million investment from state's $230 million opioid settlement fund to strengthen Mainspring's integrated recovery support model in Kittery.