CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A bill is under consideration in a Senate committee that aims to outlaw stand-alone methadone clinics that dispense methadone, a drug used to treat opioid cravings and ...

When we've covered Naloxone in our Dose of Reality reports, it's usually in reference to Narcan, a brand-version of the synthetic drug that can help reverse the effects of an overdose. However, ...

LYNNWOOD — At the clean-and-sober house on Larch Way, there’s no heroin allowed. No blue fentanyl pills. No meth. But one banned substance stands out against the rest: Suboxone. Many doctors herald ...

The ACLU is suing the state of West Virginia for its moratorium on methadone clinics, a practice that cuts the risk of ...

The only cover left on the bed is a fitted sheet soaked through to the mattress with sweat. And not just any kind of sweat; there is something sweetly chemical about it. The scent latches onto the ...

My passion for addiction medicine began during a nursing school rotation at an addiction treatment center. Over time, I found myself particularly drawn to those balancing demanding careers and those ...

Dylan Johnson, recovery coach at Turning Point, in the nonprofit’s office in Bennington on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Photo by Charlotte Oliver/VTDigger BENNINGTON — Tucked into a nondescript strip mall ...

Against the mounting numbers of drug overdoses and overdose deaths at county, state and national levels, it’s welcomed news that the Tulalip Tribes is working to open a medication-assisted treatment ...

Syracuse, NY -- It’s never been easier to take methadone, the daily dose of opioid-blocking medicine that is vital for many in addiction recovery. That has led to more people in Central New York ...

The practioners at Clear Path Clinic see the value in having a team of people provide primary care and addiction services under one roof. We have seen this approach change the lives of many patients ...

New York State has won more than $2 billion from settlements with companies involved in manufacturing, distributing and selling opioids. Suffolk County, where I practice medicine, has already received ...

Opioid addiction continues to be a major public health crisis across New York State and the nation. According to the New York State Department of Health, opioid-related deaths have risen steadily in ...