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"Shock" in Fentanyl Supply Leads to Dramatic Drop in Deaths

Overdose deaths from fentanyl have markedly decreased in the U.S. and Canada, although illegal use continues. The change has ...

New bill from Rep. Jim Walsh would expand involuntary treatment timelines to confront addiction crisis

Aberdeen, has introduced legislation to strengthen Washington's Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA), expanding timelines for evaluation and treatment of people suffering from severe addiction and ...

Fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. fell during the Biden administration, study finds

A new study indicates the amount of fentanyl being smuggled into the U.S. fell dramatically during the Biden administration.
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Decrease in drug deaths stems from ‘shock’ to fentanyl supply, new research suggests

A new Science paper links the sharp decline in U.S. overdose deaths since 2023 to reduced fentanyl potency, pointing to a ...

Killing drug smugglers won’t reduce addiction deaths. Here’s what will. | GUEST COMMENTARY

It’s hard to justify strikes on drug boats that kill dozens while having a negligible effect on overdoses in the U.S., writes ...
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Recovery advocates push for stronger policies to address Georgia’s addiction epidemic

The addiction epidemic in Georgia is one of the major issues local advocates want state lawmakers to address during the 2026 legislative session. Cammie Wolf Rice, founder of Christopher Wolf Crusade ...