CT experts: Methadone 'works' to save lives, as fentanyl use becomes more prevalent
McCall Behavioral Health & Wellness, the Litchfield County Opiate Task Force and others say methadone is a safe and effective ...
This holiday season, it’s time we sat down and talked about fentanyl. Here’s why | Opinion
When it comes to the fentanyl crisis, it truly takes a village. And we need to have real conversations about the risks of ...
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Support group for grieving families of drug abuse victims forming
In 2022, nearly 108,000 people died from drug overdose the CDC reported. About 76% of those deaths involved opioids.
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Psilocybin by Filament Health for Substance (Drug) Abuse: Likelihood of Approval
Psilocybin is under clinical development by Filament Health and currently in Phase I for Substance (Drug) Abuse.
Sacramento County updates behavioral health programs for 2025
The county will have a new call center for people needing help with both mental health and substance abuse issues.
US Justice Department finds violations in Oklahoma's treatment of mentally ill
The state of Oklahoma is violating federal law by unnecessarily committing people with mental illness and drug abuse ...
Kansas City’s new Wellness Court to help those with mental health disorders, addiction
The 30-year-old son of Jolene Davis ambles out of the courtroom ahead of her. He’s carrying a backpack containing his clothes ...
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Future looks bright for New Dawn
Action for the Betterment of our Community (ABC) and New Dawn Center have expanded their recovery community services to ...
Westfield state Sen. John Velis is instrumental in adoption of new law to treat substance-abuse disorder
A bill to make substance-abuse disorder treatment and recovery support more affordable, and championed by state Sen. John Velis, was signed by Gov. Maura Healey on Christmas Eve.
Millions in CT opioid settlement funds sit unspent. Advocates say it could be saving lives
Connecticut has already received more than $158 million in funds paid by pharmacies and manufacturers of opioids in ...
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Pike Co. plans to plant recovery hub
The plan is to plant a space where those dealing with substance abuse disorder can get all of the needed resources and ...
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Psychology students gain real-world insights at NAMI Conference
Students from Professor Jamie Bodenlos’ Clinical Psychology capstone course attended the 2024 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Conference in Syracuse, N.Y., exploring the theme “Turning Pain ...