AddictionAug 13, 2026
How Portsmouth will use $776K grant to fight deadly opioid crisis
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will use a $776,653 state grant to hire new social workers for its police and school departments.
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AddictionAug 13, 2026
Director Adam Meeks, Will Poulter humanize addiction in Ohio-based 'Union County'
Directed by Adam Meeks and starring Will Poulter, "Union County," filmed in central Ohio, will open on screens Friday, Aug. 14.
AddictionAug 13, 2026
Illegal online casinos targeting ads specifically at gambling addicts on Meta platforms
Illegal online casinos are advertising on Meta’s platforms with commercials explicitly targeting people with gambling problems ...
AddictionAug 13, 2026
£30m Nottingham addiction treatment facility moves into construction
Caddick Construction has moved into the main construction phase of a £30m addiction treatment facility in Nottingham, following ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Gambling Linked To Mental Health Problems Among College Students
Student gambling frequently occurs alongside depression, anxiety and substance use, researchers reported recently in the ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Our Hero’s Dreams seeks additional opioid funds after serving more veterans than projected
A Shasta County nonprofit serving homeless veterans has exhausted $250,000 in county opioid settlement funding months ahead of ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
The Trump administration wants 'treatment first' for homelessness and addiction, but San Diego has a capacity problem
The new approach puts addiction treatment and long-term recovery at the center of the federal homelessness response, but local advocates question whether San Diego has enough treatment capacity to ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Opioid Dependence Associated With Distinct Age-Related Gene Expression Patterns
An analysis of brain transcriptomes and genetic data linked opioid dependence to neuroinflammation and age-dependent gene-expression changes, without showing simple accelerated aging.
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Keep Politics Out Of Addiction Science—Evidence-Based Care Depends On It
Addiction science has produced practical, life-saving knowledge because federal research has been guided by rigorous peer review ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
'Treatment first' is the Trump administration’s solution to addiction and homelessness
The Trump administration is encouraging community leaders and state-based groups to pursue a “treatment first” strategy when it comes to tackling the joint problem of addiction and homelessness across ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Trump administration’s new ‘treatment first’ addiction toolkit emphasizes faith, abstinence
Lev’s reporting has explored Americans’ deadly hostility to addiction medications, subpar treatment offered in jails and ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Health Matters: Alberta looks to strengthen gambling addiction support
Alberta is looking for new ways to tackle gambling addiction after launching its online gaming market. Earlier this week, the province announced a plan to fund new services and supports. This will be ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returning to Griffith Park
Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Griffith Park in November for the seventh annual Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Los Angeles, organizers announced Wednesday. The event on Nov. 7 will ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Unity Health opens new adolescent substance use disorder treatment program in Searcy
SEARCY, Ark. — Unity Health hosted a ribbon cutting and facility tours on Thursday, July 30 to introduce its new Adolescent Recovery & Wellness program, a residential substance use disorder (SUD) ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Aging clock analysis identifies key genes in opioid dependence
A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 27, 2026, titled "Transcriptomic aging clock analysis identifies ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returns to Los Angeles as Community Rallies Around Recovery and Hope
As overdose deaths and non-fatal hospitalizations decline in Los Angeles County, substance use disorder remains a major public health issue affecting individuals and families across Southern ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returns to D.C. as Community Rallies Around Recovery and Hope
As overdose deaths and hospitalizations decline in Washington, D.C., substance use disorder remains a major public health issue affecting individuals and families across the District. On Saturday, ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returns to Chicago as Community Rallies Around Recovery and Hope
As overdose deaths remain one of Illinois' leading public health challenges—even as recent progress offers hope—hundreds of people from across the Chicago area will gather at Lincoln Park Grove 2 on ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Will Albanese deliver on gambling reform? – Full Story podcast
After allegations that some betting companies provided gamblers with drugs and sex workers as enticements to keep wagering ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Program: How To Support A Loved One With Addiction
Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Whether it’s drugs, alcohol ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
€20,000 ICE Sustainable Gambling Zone donation elevates international recognition for Fundacion Convivir
Mercedes Aranguren President of Argentina-based Fundacion Convivir has described the €20,000 donation it received courtesy of ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returns to Dallas as Community Rallies Around Recovery and Hope
DALLAS, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As overdose deaths decline in Dallas County, substance use disorder remains a major public ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Addiction Experts on Brad Pitt: “Alcoholics Are a Horrible Source of Information About Themselves”
Experts react to Pitt revealing he’s “off the wagon,” and how the actor’s journey is very common — and not necessarily worrisome.
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launch
Alberta’s government is seeking proposals for new services and supports for gambling addiction as part of the recent launch of ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Returns to Boston as Community Rallies Around Recovery and Hope
BOSTON, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As overdose deaths in Boston continue to decline while remaining a significant public ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Sibongile Simelane-Quntana leads fight against SA's gambling addiction
Discover how Sibongile Simelane-Quntana turned personal struggles into advocacy for families affected by gambling addiction.
AddictionAug 12, 2026
As prediction market growth skyrockets, critics worry about addiction
Prediction markets, where users bet on the outcome of real-world events, have surged in popularity. Critics raise concerns about ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Province to offer more supports for gambling addictions after opening up online gaming
Alberta’s government is looking to add new services and supports for gambling addiction following the recent launch of its ...
AddictionAug 12, 2026
Uncovering the Truth: Is Bryce Harper Gambling Scandal Just the Tip of the Iceberg?
You’ve probably seen the headlines, heard the whispers, and maybe even scrolled past some of the heated debates on social media.
AddictionAug 11, 2026
Addiction Behind Prisons: A Hidden Health Crisis, Study Finds
A large multi-centre study across 17 prisons in nine states in India has revealed widespread substance use among prisoners ...