Women in Treatment Celebrated at TTC During Women’s History Month
The impact of women in treatment is significant and historical. March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the…
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Why Do Teenagers Abuse Whippets and Other Dangerous Inhalants?
When they learn what is happening, many parents wonder why teenagers abuse whippets and other dangerous inhalants. The active ingredient…
NIH Study Finds Residential SUD Treatment for Adolescents is “Scarce and Expensive”
Why is residential SUD treatment for adolescents scarce and expensive? According to a new study published by the National Institutes…
Teens and Buprenorphine Equal An Unlikely Pairing in Treatment Settings
Why are teens and buprenorphine such an unlikely pairing in most treatment settings? In a new study published in the…
Lack of Access to Opioid Use Disorder Medications Revealed in NIH and CDC Study
As the national overdose crisis continues to take lives, a lack of access to opioid use disorder medications continues. The…
“Shame and Stigma Fuel the Drug Crisis and Prevent Treatment” – Dr. Nora Volkow
A national drug crisis continues to ravage America. According to Dr. Nora Volkow, the Director of the National Institute on…
Percentage of Methadone Treatment Overdoses Decline Between 2019 and 2021
During the COVID pandemic, when take-home methadone treatment for opioid use disorder expanded, adverse outcomes did not increase. In contrast,…
The Challenge of Overcoming Stigma in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
In dual diagnosis treatment, the challenge of overcoming stigma is a necessary step on the road to recovery. When the…
Drug Combination Shows Promise for Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment
There are no FDA-approved drugs designed explicitly for methamphetamine addiction treatment. However, a 2021 research study shows promise when it…
Staying Sober Over the Holidays and Surviving Your Family
When you are a young person in early recovery, the thought of staying sober over the holidays and surviving your…
NIDA Study Examines Illegal Drug Supply Seizures During Pandemic
Did illegal drug supply seizures increase or decrease during the pandemic? How did the pandemic affect illegal drug supplies nationwide? Given the…