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The Problem The opioid crisis remains one of the most urgent public health challenges of our time. Yet despite the […]

The Problem Incarceration is often framed as a solution to substance use, remove access, impose consequences, and risk will decrease.

The Problem The holiday season is often framed as a time of connection and celebration, but for many people in

The Problem Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) saves lives, yet thousands of Americans never complete treatment. A 2023 national

The Problem Benzodiazepines remain among the most prescribed psychotropic medications in the United States, but their discontinuation has long lacked

The Problem Benzodiazepines calm quickly, but long-term use brings cognitive effects, falls, and dependence that make stopping risky. In 2023,

The Problem Treating opioid use disorder (OUD) is often framed as a purely medical challenge. But for many patients, the

The Problem Addiction medicine often focuses on medications, clinical visits, and treatment protocols. But what happens when the barriers to

Based on Rayanakorn K et al., “The Effect of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) on Metabolic Parameters: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,”

Based on the study “Improving Access to Evidence-Based Medical Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: Strategies to Address Key Barriers within

Based on Krishnapura SR, McNeer E, Loch SF, et al., “Buprenorphine Treatment in Pregnancy and Maternal-Infant Outcomes,” JAMA Health Forum,

The Problem Public narratives often suggest that adolescent substance use is spiraling out of control. But national data tell a

Based on the systematic review “Management of Xylazine Toxicity, Overdose, Dependence, and Withdrawal” by Owusu et al. Xylazine, also known

Integrating Ambulatory Addiction Consultation Service Into a Community Mental Health Center In our premiere episode, we explore an innovative care