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Lack of awareness puts seniors at high risk for opioid abuse

Ryan Beitler - January 29, 2017

Seniors receive nearly 30 percent of all medications prescribed in the United States and make up 36 percent of the total patient population that...

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Drug offenders allowed to seek reduced sentences in Maryland

October 15, 2017

New research finds brain systems that can help curb cocaine abuse

New research finds brain systems that can help curb cocaine abuse

April 17, 2017

FDA approves first buprenorphine implant opioid use disorder

FDA approves first buprenorphine implant for opioid use disorder

October 10, 2016

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Children in welfare programs more likely to use drugs, research

July 4, 2017

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Rising fatal overdose rates in Massachusetts outpace national average

Azle Addiction Recovery Program Expands with Grant Funds

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Azle Addiction Recovery Program Expands with Grant Funds

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Louisa Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Announces Expansion

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Louisa Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Announces Expansion