#Opioids

New Medicaid Policy Will Help States Better Fight the Opioid Crisis

The drug can quickly reverse an opioid overdose and prevent death.

The first national study of opioid use disorder recovery found that staying off such drugs often requires great effort and various services.

Massive legal payouts are likely coming—but it’s still unclear where they will go.

The danger of prescription painkillers might have been overestimated and too little was done to identify those most at risk for addiction.

A recent study suggests that the U.S. opioid epidemic is linked to overprescription.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Infectious Disease Elimination Act, effective statewide July 1. [VIDEO]

Nearly 35 million people are estimated to be suffering from substance use disorders worldwide.

A new study finds strong support for the harm reduction strategy among those most likely to use them.

Surprise: GOP health chief backs needle exchanges as prevention. But the health secretary does not support safe injection sites.

A recent article in The Seattle Times asks why.

Needle exchanges are being endorsed and legalized in a number of red states.

The spray requires no medical training.

The film, which is airing on PBS’s Independent Lens, explores the challenges of rural health care.

This is according to two studies of real-world use of the hepatitis C regimen.

“This is a step in the right direction, but more work needs to be done.”

But the health secretary does not support safe injection sites.