Private insurance as a treatment option is only available to those who can afford it. Certain private treatment options such ...

Patients who receive inpatient treatment are far more likely to be prescribed life-saving addiction medications, a new study ...

In rural California, where opioid deaths outstrip those in urban areas, people drive far for treatment. California can lower that barrier.

The term “addiction” is often used to refer to a clinical diagnosis of a substance use disorder; a state characterized by an intense motivation to consume ...

A research team led by Sheri Holmen, Ph.D., investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor in the Department of ...

Addiction isn’t always obvious at first. What starts as a habit can slowly take control of a person’s life before they ...

Drug addiction is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and families across the globe. While public healthcare systems offer essential services for those battling substance abuse, many ...

Authors Key Points Media Contact For general and media inquiries and to book our experts, please contact: pr@rstreet.org Background About 40.3 million Americans have a substance use disorder (SUD).

What started as a medical solution for pain management spiraled into a nationwide addiction crisis. Drugs like OxyContin, ...

C.I.T. training courses certify first responders on how to better serve community members experiencing mental health crises.

Perhaps just as important, mental health advocates have greatly reduced the stigma associated with depression through major ...

This is the first installment of a five-part series on the Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell's recent "In The Know" event.