Federal Loan Repayment Program Invests in Addiction Medicine
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the launch of a new loan repayment program that will help encourage medical professionals to work in the field of addiction. The program, similar to others in the field of medicine and [...]
Government Funding for Drug Treatment Increasing Soon
After years of unfunded recommendations, the federal government will soon add critical funding to the war on drug addiction. The Biden administration is getting ready to commit billions of dollars to help fight the addiction epidemic. Federal Funding is Needed ASAP [...]
Biden Administration Lifts Restrictions on Buprenorphine
The Biden administration has announced they will be lifting restrictions on the popular Medication-Assisted treatment drug buprenorphine. The move will give more doctors access to the life-changing drug that has helped thousands of addicted people stop using opioids. Before this action, [...]
Naltrexone Tested As Chronic Pain Drug
A drug used for Medication-Assisted Treatment is now being tried as a pain medication replacement for opioids. Naltrexone, a form of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), is typically used to help people cease using opioids. What is Naltrexone? Traditionally, Naltrexone is a once-a-month [...]
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Meth?
For years, researchers have sought to help people addicted to meth. One of the biggest reasons that people addicted to methamphetamine relapse is the intense withdrawal effects. Unlike people who become dependent on opioids, there aren't any drugs specifically approved to [...]
Choosing Small Goals for 2021
Do you need help choosing goals for 2021? If you’re like many people, it might feel hard to think of new goals for the new year. We’re still learning to adapt to a world with COVID-19, and a lot of people [...]