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Buprenorphine is relatively safe and reduces the risk of opioid death by 38% compared with those not receiving medication.

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At the beginning of September, Oregon’s 3 1/2-year experiment with decriminalizing drugs came to an end as it reinstated some ...

For those struggling with addiction and substance abuse, medication-assisted recovery is an option. Dr. Drew Blackstock, an addictionologist at North Medical Center-Tupelo regularly treats individuals ...

Despite two-thirds of incarcerated people having substance use disorder, a new study reveals a lack of therapy options.

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Shimla: Drug addicts caught with small quantities of contraband will not be treated as criminals and instead, will be given a ...

B.C. is facing a toxic drug crisis, however, forcing people into involuntary treatment will cause more harm than good.