We curate a digest of the latest news in our field for advocates, policymakers, community coalitions and all who work toward shaping policies and practices to effectively prevent substance use and treat addiction.
The International Harm Reduction Association (IHRA) will make multiple categories of awards to groups and individuals engaged in harm-reduction activities related to drug use.
New researchers interested in conducting basic or clinical research on alcohol and other drugs may apply for grants through the Support Opportunity for Addiction Research (SOAR) awards.
Cochrane Collaboration researchers performed a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) compared with no treatment or treatment without the use of agonist therapy in patients with opioid dependence.
Although inpatient detoxification for substance use disorders improves outcomes in the short term, long-term outcomes are poor. This study describes outcomes for the Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU), a brief inpatient detoxification program that includes linking patients with treatment.
Researchers examined the relationship between lifetime and past-year anxiety symptoms, depressive symptoms, and trauma exposure and a return to substance use in men and women recruited from residential substance abuse treatment programs.
This retrospective study investigated outcomes in patients with co-occurring Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and opioid dependence treated for HCV within an ongoing methadone maintenance program.
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is being chided for slapping an 'R' rating on the adult comedy 'It's Complicated,' a film with little sex and violence that includes a scene where characters played by Steve Martin and Meryl Streep smoke marijuana.
Antismoking activists criticized the blockbuster film 'Avatar' for depicting one of its central characters as a heavy smoker, but director James Cameron said the critics are missing the point he was trying to make about maintaining healthy habits.
This website uses cookies. We use cookies and similar technologies to give
you the best experience. By using this website, you accept our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Get Support
