Senators Call for Greater Access to Heroin and Prescription Drug Treatment...
(Source: Dianne Feinstein) In letter to HHS, bipartisan group of lawmakers urge agency to expand access to medication-assisted therapy as one way to treat addiction Washington- Senator Dianne Feinstein...
View ArticleGov. Beshear: Kentucky Receives Nearly $4 Million in CDC Funding to Help...
(Source: The Office of the Governor of the State of Kentucky) Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Receives Nearly $4 Million in CDC Funding to Help Combat Prescription...
View ArticleGovernor Pence Announces Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement,...
(Source: The Office of the Governor of the State of Indiana) Entry Description Indianapolis - Governor Mike Pence today announced the creation of the Governor's Task Force on Drug Enforcement,...
View ArticleGovernor Pence Announces Governor’s Task Force on Drug Enforcement,...
(Source: State of Indiana) Entry Description Indianapolis - Governor Mike Pence today announced the creation of the Governor's Task Force on Drug Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention (Task Force), an...
View ArticleTitan Pharmaceuticals Announces Resubmission of the New Drug Application for...
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Aug 31, 2015) - Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: TTNP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing proprietary therapeutics for the treatment of select...
View ArticleThe U.S. Needs More Treatment Options for Opiate Addiction
After getting revived with naloxone from a near-death experience, people find there are neither affordable nor appropriate treatment options for opiate addiction. By Hyun Namkoong James Sizemore, a...
View ArticleHillary Clinton Proposes $10 Billion Plan To Fight Addiction
WASHINGTON -- Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will unveil an ambitious $10 billion plan on Wednesday that seeks to modernize the nation's approach to combating the opioid epidemic. Among her...
View ArticleNorth Central West Virginia leaders announce action plan to combat drug abuse...
(Source: United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia) CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Community leaders in North Central West Virginia are taking a new approach to combat...
View ArticleIllinois legislature overrides Gov. Rauner's veto on heroin treatment bill
In a 44-11 vote Illinois Democrats and Republicans voted Wednesday to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s amendatory veto of a heroin prevention bill which would expand the use of the state’s Medicaid program...
View ArticleKaren Corcoran-Walsh talks about how her rehab treats flakka
In an interview with Karen Corcoran-Walsh, a prominent expert on drug, alcohol, and mental behavioral treatment, she talks about how her rehab treats flakka, the street drug that is terrorizing Broward...
View ArticleSubstance Abuse Training For Professionals (Government of Barbados - Office...
(Source: Government of Barbados - Office of the Prime Minister) Efforts are under way to develop the cadre of professionals working in the area of drug counselling in Barbados. The Training and...
View ArticleAugust 31, 2015 - Titan Pharmaceuticals Announces Resubmission of the New...
(Source: Titan Pharmaceuticals Inc) SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 31, 2014 - Titan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: TTNP), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing proprietary therapeutics for the...
View ArticleNYS OASAS Announces $10.5 Million to Support New Recovery Centers Statewide...
(Source: New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services) GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO COMMISSIONER ARLENE GONZÁLEZ-SÁNCHEZ For immediate release: September 17, 2015 CONTACT: Susan Craig,...
View ArticleHillary Clinton proposes $10bn plan to combat substance abuse 'epidemic'
The Democratic frontrunner’s proposal shifts emphasis toward treatment and would reward states that produce comprehensive plans with grant money...
View ArticleGovernor Hassan, Senator Shaheen Applaud $1.25 Million in Grants to Address...
(Source: The Office of the Governor of the State of New Hampshire) For Immediate Release September 8, 2015 Contact: Communications Office (603)271-2121 Governor Hassan, Senator Shaheen Applaud $1.25...
View ArticleHassan, Shaheen Applaud $1.25 Million in Grants to Address Youth Substance...
(Source: Jeanne Shaheen) September 8, 2015 CONCORD - Governor Maggie Hassan and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen today applauded the announcement of $1.25 Million in federal funding for New Hampshire youth...
View ArticlePennsylvania Departments of Drug & Alcohol Programs and Health Kick-off...
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The departments of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Health held an event today at Gaudenzia Concept 90 to raise awareness for International...
View ArticleReed Fights for At-Risk Kids; Announces Grant for Youth Substance Abuse...
(Source: Tom Reed) Tom Reed announced that local community organizations across the region will receive federal funding to continue programs that prevent substance abuse among teenagers and...
View ArticleGrants aim to reduce opioid overdoses in rural communities (US Department of...
(Source: US Department of Health & Human Services) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2015 Contact: HRSA Press Office 301-443-3376 Grants aim to reduce opioid overdoses in rural communities U.S....
View ArticleHearing Statement: All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking...
(Source: Thomas R Carper) WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs field hearing, "All Hands on Deck: Working Together to End the Trafficking and...
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