fromMission Local1 month agoA 19-year-old in S.F. treatment program passed some notes. Now, he faces years in prison.Alan Elizalde was removed from his substance-use treatment program due to program rule violations, jeopardizing his plea deal for robbery charges.
Mental healthfromThe Atlantic3 months agoWhy Has America Ignored Its Best Addiction Treatment?Buprenorphine significantly reduces opioid cravings and overdose risks, but its adoption in the U.S. remains low.
fromWashington Post9 months agoColumn | New drug overdose data provides hope while deaths remain too highNearly 49 million people had a substance use disorder in 2023, but less than a quarter received treatment, highlighting the ongoing crisis in drug misuse management.US news