Drug “Abuse” Statistics for the US

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December 07, 2024

The front page of DrugAbuseStatistics.org features the most noteworthy drug abuse data, including overdose deaths, demographics, mental health, drug abuse treatment programs, and the cost of the War on Drugs.

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An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?

February 27, 2025

A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/16/magazine/buprenorphine-opioid-addiction-treatment.html

Prenatal Action for Taking Healthy Steps (PATHS) Toolkit

September 24, 2024

The PATHS toolkit offers evidence-based educational resources about the use of medication to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) during and after pregnancy. Culturally and linguistically appropriate versions are also available for American Indians & Alaska Natives and Spanish speakers (coming soon) . Resources include videos, discussion guides, fact sheets, flyers, posters, and social media messaging. https://ctnlibrary.org/paths-oud-nida-ctn-di/

Supervised Injection Facilities: slides for medical education

August 06, 2022

Supervised Injection Facilities: slides for medical education. Society for the Study of Addiction. This is the first in a series of slides designed for use in medical education as well as for all people interested in addiction. This slide set covers Supervised Injection Facilities, and has been designed in collaboration with Drug Science.

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