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Comparison With Canada Highlights Poor Access to U.S. Methadone Treatment
People living in the United States must travel significantly farther to access methadone treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) than Canadians, suggests a new study led by Washington State University researchers. Published in the journal Drug and Alcohol...
The DEA Says Tranq, Drug Linked to ‘Rotting’ Flesh, Is in Almost Every State
Tranq dope, the street drug linked to severe skin wounds and amputations, has spread to at least 48 states, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The agency said there’s been a “sharp increase” in the trafficking of tranq, which is usually a...
Overdose Deaths Among Latinos Nearly Triple Since 2011
While the face of the opioid crisis has predominantly been considered white and rural, overdose deaths among Latinos have skyrocketed in recent years, with experts attributing the growing numbers to the rise of fentanyl, especially mixed with other drugs. According to...
New Study: Buprenorphine Proves Effective for Fentanyl Users in the ED
Response to buprenorphine among emergency department (ED) patients using fentanyl was similar to that in patients using other opioids, based on data from nearly 900 individuals. California emergency departments include a facilitation program known as CA Bridge for the...
SAMHSA Eyes Budget Boost and Cutting “Abuse” From Its Name
President Biden has released his budget request for fiscal year 2024, including funding increases for harm reduction programs. It would end a ban on federal funds being used to purchase syringes. And the agency currently known as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
SAMHSA and DEA Release Guidance Regarding New Educational Requirements Around SUD Treatment
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have released guidance on a mandatory 8-hour training requirement on substance use disorder (SUD) treatment that every practitioner will need to complete...
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