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The Opioid Crisis, Already Serious, Has Intensified During Coronavirus Pandemic

Sep 9, 2020
1 min

The Opioid Crisis, Already Serious, Has Intensified During Coronavirus Pandemic

Overdose deaths rise as job losses and stress from Covid-19 destabilize people struggling with addiction

Treatment and Recovery

Jul 10, 2020
1 min

Treatment and Recovery

The National Institute on Drug Abuse—Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Treatment and Recovery

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Jul 9, 2020
1 min

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Drug Addiction

Jul 1, 2020
1 min

Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Drug Addiction

This handout offers information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid

‘Cries for help’: Drug overdoses are soaring during the coronavirus pandemic—Washington Post

Jun 1, 2020
1 min

‘Cries for help’: Drug overdoses are soaring during the coronavirus pandemic—Washington Post

Excerpt from the Washington Post - Suspected overdoses nationally jumped 18 percent in March, 29 percent in April and 42 percent in May

Stigma and the Toll of Addiction