Addiction

Penalized for Their Prescriptions: Parents Using Legal Addiction Medications Face Ongoing Discrimination in the Child Welfare System

s this country battles yet another drug epidemic, medical authorities and the federal government continue to promote “medication-assisted treatments” like methadone as the most-effective frontline defense against the ravages of opioid addiction. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the bedrock … Read More

Social Media and Children 2024 Legislation

As concerns arise regarding the effects of social media usage on children’s mental health, state legislators are introducing measures to protect children while using the internet and internet-based forms of communication, including social media. The legislation includes bills and resolutions … Read More

Latest Data: Combination Drug Use Increases Overdoses

These interactive graphics report on the emerging trends in overdose deaths, as well as evidence-based strategies for reducing overdoses. The overdose crisis is evolving rapidly, with the current emphasis placed on the impact of multiple drugs commonly found in combination, … Read More