Substance Use

Should Remote Opioid Addiction Treatment Stay in the Mix?

Two recent studies show the impact of an ongoing, COVID-era rule that let doctors treat opioid addiction entirely remotely.

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Local Officials Grapple With How to Spend Billions in Opioid Settlement Dollars

More than $50 billion in opioid settlement dollars from drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies are starting to flow to state and local governments.

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Local Officials Grapple With How to Spend Billions in Opioid Settlement Dollars Transcript

‘Local Officials Grapple With How to Spend Opioid Settlement Dollars’ Transcript November 17, 2022   Note: This transcript has been created with a combination of machine ears and human eyes. There may be small differences between this document and the audio version, which is one of many reasons we encourage you to listen to the episode! Listen…

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What Happened When COVID Eased Methadone Restrictions?

Leslie Suen writes about new research suggesting loosened methadone regulations have not led to more overdoses or drug sales as many have long feared.

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Answering the Call, Part 1: America’s New Mental Health Crisis Line

A new nationwide crisis line launches in July 2022. Will it be ready to meet America’s mental health needs?

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Harm Reduction’s Road From Fringe to Federal Drug Policy

How a once taboo strategy to keep drug users safe has become more mainstream and what that could mean for our overdose crisis.

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‘Harm Reduction’s Road From Fringe to Federal Drug Policy’ Transcript

‘Harm Reduction’s Road From Fringe to Federal Drug Policy’ Transcript January 27, 2022 Note: This transcript has been created with a combination of machine ears and human eyes. There may be small differences between this document and the audio version, which is one of many reasons we encourage you to listen to the episode! Listen in Apple…

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