https://www.aljazeera.com/video/2017/7/10/us-opioid-addiction-pharmaceutical-companies-sued
Addiction and deaths as a result of opioid drug overdoses are skyrocketing in the US. So much so that a growing number of local governments are suing...
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https://whdh.com/news/local/casino-tests-novel-approach-to-preventing-gambling-addiction/
Massachusetts is set to launch this week a first-in-the-nation system allowing slot players to limit their bets, following months of planning and some pushback...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/digital-addiction-may-damage-your-brain-study/
Physician and best-selling author Deepak Chopra calls study that found internet addiction may damage the brain "very valid"
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https://news.vcu.edu/article/addiction-specialist-jasmin-vassileva-earns-a-fulbright--and-a-return-home
The VCU researcher had left Bulgaria when Communism fell, and her five-month program will help her improve neuroscience technology there.
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https://www.kcur.org/2016-06-22/a-small-town-bands-together-to-provide-opioid-addiction-treatment
After four or five of his patients died from opioid overdoses in one month, Craig Smith, a family doctor in Bridgton, Maine, realized he couldn't wait for...
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https://news.vcu.edu/article/he-is-putting-addiction-therapy-in-the-hands-and-headsets-of-patients
Jarrod Reisweber’s self-directed virtual reality program extends the impact of professional care.
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https://www.wunc.org/2016-01-06/medicaid-may-soon-pay-for-some-inpatient-addiction-treatment
Some Medicaid plans will now get federal funding for 15 days of inpatient treatment. But Pennsylvania fears the new rule will close a loophole the state has...
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https://www.keranews.org/2006-10-12/william-cope-moyers-on-addiction-and-redemption
William Cope Moyers is the son of journalist Bill Moyers. He's written a new memoir about his addiction to alcohol and crack cocaine and his recovery. He's...
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https://www.ashleytreatment.org/news-stories/
Sep 11, 2024 - Stay up-to-date on all things Ashley Addiction Treatment. Read press releases and other news articles about our organization.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/prescription-for-addiction-2/
Prometa is touted as a new treatment for addictions, especially to meth, but some doctors say its claims are unverified, even though addicts and other doctors...
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https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/15/got-top-screentime-addiction-this-nostalgic-phone-hack-26087612/
Jan 15, 2026 - I'm certain that 2026 will be the year I finally sort myself out and stop wasting so much time on my smartphone.
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https://www.bentham.org/
Nov 17, 2020 - Discover the latest and most cutting-edge news relating to drug detox & alcohol detox. Bentham is maintained by a team of expert writers covering global news...
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https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/viewpoints-the-power-of-the-flu-other-infectious-diseases-smartphone-addiction/
A selection of opinions on health care from news outlets around the country.
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https://www.keranews.org/2019-02-16/fresh-air-weekend-wildlife-dynasties-the-neuroscience-of-addiction
The BBC series Dynastiesexamines the social lives of five animal species. Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Steve Gunn and Michael Chapman. Judith Grisel...
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https://www.wbur.org/news/2025/12/18/massachusetts-gardner-addiction-farm-san-patrignano
Dec 18, 2025 - The addiction recovery program in Gardner, Mass., is part animal sanctuary, part therapy center. The men who stay there get assigned to care for one of dozens...
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https://www.wunc.org/2001-07-31/little-pill-big-addiction
Noah Adams travels to Southwestern Virginia to talk to people there about the pain-relief drug OxyContin. Now is the best selling narcotic pain medication in...
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https://www.sootoday.com/turning-the-tide/children-left-behind-the-hidden-victims-of-opioid-addiction-11492911
Nov 22, 2025 - As opioid deaths spike, mental health professionals say those left behind, particularly youth, will need the whole community's support
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https://indianexpress.com/about/alcohol-addiction/
Alcohol Addiction News Updates: Get Latest Breaking News, Photos and Video News on Alcohol Addiction. Also find Alcohol Addiction latest news headlines,...
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https://www.keranews.org/2025-12-16/nick-reiner-spoke-openly-about-addiction-before-arrest
Years before his arrest, Nick Reiner had been candid about addiction, recovery, and a film he co-wrote based on his life.
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https://www.miragenews.com/binge-watching-addiction-linked-to-increased-1605701/
While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a study published January 21
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https://www.wunc.org/2020-07-17/danny-trejo-on-acting-addiction-and-playing-the-mean-chicano-dude
Trejo has played menacing characters on Breaking Badand Sons of Anarchy. The documentary, Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, chronicles his years in prison....
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https://www.foxnews.com/video/6091307212001
Defense attorney Kisha Hebbon and medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel both hold the DEA, doctors and pharmacists responsible for their role in the opioid...
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-executive-order-drug-addiction/
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday to coordinate a federal government response to drug addiction.
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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/family-affair-child-star-turns-god-surviving-drug-addiction-alcoholism
Johnny Whitaker, a former child star who appeared in the sitcom "Family Affair," struggled with drugs and alcohol before helping others through his ministry.
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https://www.boston25news.com/news/supervised-injection-sites-remove-some-risk-for-opioid-drug-users/708261263/
They're safe spaces for shooting up drugs and there's a movement to bring these controversial facilities to Massachusetts.
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https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/psychiatry/fellowship_training/acgmeapproved/addictionmedicinefellowship/addiction_medicine_news.php
Events within Addiction Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior
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https://www.sootoday.com/turning-the-tide/day-treat-11538822
Dec 28, 2025 - ‘We knew it was working’: After facing uncertainty over its future, a locally designed day treatment program at Sault Area Hospital has evolved into a...
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https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/sports-betting-state-regulation-gambling-addiciton-massachusetts/?utm_campaign=KHN:%20First%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--enAlkGRcORUFQ7HELzjKXochkGNm5_spUk1gRAt1-OIOgVG1BaTnPEmzX5jtgD0Cl0CyDq2wut_-7_lUi8aal8qtMBQ&_hsmi=386996240&utm_content=386996240&utm_source=hs_email&asam.org
Some advocates and lawmakers want to impose national regulations on the gambling industry but would settle for reining in excessive betting at the state level.
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https://www.kcur.org/2016-01-15/for-teenagers-adult-sized-opioid-addiction-treatment-doesnt-fit
Teenage brains are more susceptible to drug abuse, but it's often hard to find treatment. It's even harder to find evidence-based treatment designed for youth....
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https://cbn.com/news/news/three-apps-break-porn-addiction
Years ago, getting a hold of pornography wasn't that easy. People would secretly purchase a dirty magazine or obtain a video from the wrong part of town. Since...
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https://www.kcur.org/2016-03-22/feds-plan-to-ease-privacy-rules-on-addiction-treatment-spurs-debate
Current guidelines require patients to specify who gets information about their care. But advocates of change say that restriction is out of step with the...
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https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/addiction-medicine-harm-reduction-opioids-louisiana-doctor-battle/
Jan 7, 2026 - The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they’re not ready to...
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https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/news_by_industry/15?cat%5B0%5D=446
Explore targeted news by industry with 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Access sector-specific press releases to stay informed about the latest trends,...
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https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/addiction/news/amp
Addiction-Read Latest News on Addiction along with top headlines and breaking news today. Also get Addiction Updates, Photos and Videos at Hindustan Times
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https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/01/14/massachusetts-federal-cuts-homeless-addiction-treatment
Jan 14, 2026 - A Trump administration decision to terminate hundreds of health services grants sent several Massachusetts mental health and addiction treatment providers...
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https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/news_by_industry/28?cat%5B0%5D=446
Explore targeted news by industry with 24-7 Press Release Newswire. Access sector-specific press releases to stay informed about the latest trends,...
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https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/most-doctors-missing-a-crucial-tool-in-the-fight-against-opioid-addiction/
Science shows that buprenorphine, a medication that helps suppress the cravings and withdrawal symptoms, works in addiction treatment, but only about 5 percent...
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