The decline in white overdose deaths as Black overdose deaths continue to rise, experts say, is evidence of healthcare disparities between the two demographics. It also hints that programs to stem ...

Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, came in second on the list from the nonprofit Commonwealth Fund, and Scotland was third. One possible reason given for the United States' ranking is that America has a ...

Marijuana access introduces an alternative treatment to traditional prescription medication that may provide easier access for some patients. Many state medical laws allow patients with mental health ...

Local agencies and individuals with experience around substance use disorders partnered to make Narcan 'as easily accessible ...

Oral health is a critical component of public health, yet it remains an area where significant disparities exist in the ...

Already approved for smoking and treatment-resistant depression, brain stimulation is being tested for multiple addictions ...

After months of planning, Multnomah County leaders have decided on a location in Southeast Portland for a new permanent ...

A new study questioned the clinical utility of an algorithm meant to predict opioid use disorder (OUD) risk based on 15 ...

City leaders are hoping a new wellness center in Philadelphia will help anyone overcoming drug addiction by offering ...

The act helps when it comes to treating people affected by substance use more humanely,” said South County Recovery Center ...

Municipalities around the state will soon receive millions of dollars collected in opioid settlement funds from the Wisconsin ...

Opioid misuse and specifically opioid use disorder (OUD), continues to represent a significant U.S. public health threat, with more than 6 million Americans aged 12 and older meeting the criteria for ...