By now, addiction specialists understand the depth and impact of the drug overdose death crisis in the United States. We’ve read that, “Drug overdoses are one of the leading causes of injury death in adults and have risen over the past several decades… In 2022, 107,941 drug overdose deaths occurred.” Studies published in the past year alone highlight the toll overdose is taking on communities and families, with health disparities and inequities in care often exacerbating negative health outcomes for those most in need.

Rapid Initiation of Injectable Extended-Release Naltrexone for Opioid Use Disorder: A Time for Paradigm Shift in Treatment Protocols

The opioid crisis remains a critical public health issue in the United States, contributing to over 80,000 opioid overdose deaths in 2023 alone.

Guest Editorial: Does Rescheduling Cannabis Make Sense?

On May 16, the Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. Between now and November’s election, there will be considerable discussion regarding rescheduling.

Guest Editorial: To Address the Fentanyl Crisis, Greater Access to Methadone Is Needed

Over the past several years, the increasing prevalence of fentanyl in the drug supply has created an unprecedented overdose death rate and other devastating consequences.

Benzodiazepine use in relation to long-term dementia risk

Extended-release ketamine tablets for treatment-resistant depression: a randomized placebo-controlled phase 2 trial

Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders