Matthew Perry, Addiction Medicine

STAT13d
Biden administration moves to expand, preserve access to addiction treatments as term expires
In the face of an opioid overdose crisis, President Biden oversaw a historic shift toward harm reduction for addiction.
Addiction treatment often overlooks trauma. That's a major hurdle in stopping the overdose crisis
“So much of our addiction treatment is actively traumatic,” Szalavitz told Salon in a phone interview. “It tells people, ‘Sit ...
RFK Jr.'s misinformation on antidepressants matters. Here's what to know.
RFK Jr. says antidepressants could cause school shootings and are 'harder to get off' of than heroin. Experts say he's 'way off base.' ...
STAT2d
RFK Jr.’s views on addiction win a surprising endorsement: his cousin Patrick
Patrick Kennedy suggests Robert F. Kennedy Jr. would be open to use of addiction medications as well as "wellness farms" for ...
Extending 'Dry January' could have lasting benefits
"Dry January" is a social movement encouraging sobriety for the month. More people, especially younger adults, are choosing ...
Psychology Today2h
Opioid Crisis: Grading the Progress of National Initiatives
Drug experts Drs. Volkow and McLellan set out a road map to reverse the opioid epidemic in 2016. Find out how we're doing now ...
newmarkettoday14h
Addiction service taking its team on the road with mobile clinic
Addiction Services Central Ontario's clinic on wheels, running out of a retrofitted Ford Transit van, will travel to ...