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Increased Seizures of Fentanyl-Laced Counterfeit Pills

A new study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy revealed a significant surge in seizures of illicit fentanyl-containing pi

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Study Shows Over 320,000 Children in the U.S. Lost a Parent to Drug Overdose

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry estimates that between 2011 and 2021, 321,566 children in the US lost a parent to a drug...

May 8

NCHATS Webinar: Considerations for Implementing Caring Contact Letters for Reducing Suicide Risk and Re-engaging Patients in Care Post-Jail Release

Caring Contacts is an evidence-based approach that has effectively and cost-effectively reduced suicide deaths, suicide attempts, and...

May 4

Correcting Myths about Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) help reduce or block the euphoric effects of illicit opioids, decrease opioid craving, and help i

Apr 26

Ohio Criminal Justice Leaders Responding to Addiction

Join us for an in-person training for Criminal Justice Leaders full of rich information about addiction.

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Addiction is a medical condition that affects the brain and changes a person's behavior. The medical term for a drug or alcohol addiction is a substance use disorder (SUD).

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