Groups dedicated to keeping drug users healthy — and alive — have thrived during the past decade to counter the staggering toll of the nation’s overdose crisis. They hit the streets to distribute ...

WhiteSands Alcohol & Drug Rehab has released a new online resource, “Access Support for Families of Drug Addicts“, available on their website. The article explores the challenges families face when a ...

The U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division on Thursday announced an investigation into whether the City of Rainsville violated three federal laws when it denied an application for a ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in 2025, cut funding and reduced access to recovery programs for drug addicts by slashing Medicaid and Affordable Care Act supports that had expanded treatment ...

Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs. By Apoorva Mandavilli Tens of thousands of ...

It comes as no surprise that some local law-enforcement agencies are reluctant to endorse needle-distribution programs for drug addicts, which need such support before they can commence. The lack of ...

As they prepare for warm weather months when congregate drug use and associated crime tend to increase at areas like Mass. and Cass, Boston officials are expanding a model that diverts users to ...

During the past year, more than 1,300 people entered a deflection program. Roughly 48% didn’t complete it. The remainder either did or are currently enrolled. One year ago, Oregon’s law ...