Category: Weekly Roundup

1. Many ERS Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help Patients with opioid addiction who show up in a hospital’s ER face many barriers to recovery, and so do the doctors trying to help them. Easing those barriers on both sides helps patients get into good follow-up programs that lead to

1. Opioid Addiction Treatment Facility Opens In Myrtle Beach Carolina Pain and Wellness recently opened in the Grand Strand and said its main goal is to tackle the opioid crisis happening in the Myrtle Beach area.  (wbtw.com) 2. Addiction Treatment Program For Frontline Workers Launched At Colorado Recovery Center The stress of the pandemic on

1. Federal Legislation Would Require States To Fund Addiction Recovery Programs In the most recent fiscal year, Congress provided $1.8 billion for the program, Spanberger’s office said. (nbc12.com) 2. Tv Personality And Recovery Advocate Jason Wahler Joins Oakvine Recovery Center Today, Jason Wahler, recovery advocate and TV personality best known from MTV’s hit show “The

1. OSU Opens New Substance Abuse, Addiction Research Center The Hardesty Center for Clinical Research and Neuroscience will house resources to support clinical trials, population health initiatives, and more. (tulsaworld.com) 2. ‘I’m Not In Prison Anymore, But My Addiction Was My Prison’: Maine Sees Record Number Of Drug Overdose Deaths In June 60 Mainers died

1. New App To Curb Relapse In Drug Abuse Patients Makes Trial Run In Billings Since March, Mental health professionals in Billings have seen good anecdotal results after utilizing a text messaging app designed to interrupt relapse behavior in people with substance use disorders. (ktvq.com) 2. One Story At A Time’ Event To Educate Community

1. Nixon Launched The War On Drugs 50 Years Ago. Who Won? Fifty years ago, President Richard Nixon declared a war on drugs. Today, it is questionable whether anyone won the war. (nbcnews.com) 2. Spike In Drug, Alcohol Related Jail Deaths Puts Spotlight On Fallout From ‘War On Drugs’ Drug and alcohol-related deaths are on

1. Ease Of Covid Lockdown Restrictions May Help Diminish Drug Addiction, National Institute On Drug Abuse Director Says Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, told CNBC’s “The News with Shepard Smith” that she’s hopeful that the spike in drug overdoses will not be lasting.  cnbc.com 2. OSU Opens New Substance

1. Harm Reduction Is The Best Approach For Covid And Drug Addiction In both cases, harm reduction is a better strategy than draconian rules that feel virtuous but don’t actually work (scientificamerican.com) 2. What Can Surfing Tell Us About Addiction? In “The Drop,” Thad Ziolkowski explores the ways that surfing both acts as a “parable”

1. Monroe County Seeks Added Resources In The Battle Against Drug Addiction In response, the community is taking advantage of classes offered at the Gates Police Station, certifying people to use Narcan on anyone they come across at home or on the street overdosed. (rochesterfirst.com) 2. Sheriff’s Office Begins Mental Health, Drug Addiction Pilot –

1. Addiction Center Raising Awareness Of Drug Addiction In Older LGBTQ  Community The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, a nationwide organization with treatment centers here in Naples says Pride Month needs to be about celebration but also, education. (fox4now.com) 2. Memphis Non-Profit Recognized For Volunteer Work Aimed At Fighting Drug Addiction A Betor Way is one