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As Opioid Crisis Deepens, The Methadone Business Is Booming

The nation's hardest hit communities are turning to the long-stigmatized opioid treatment.
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Most Hospital ERs Won’t Treat Your Addiction. These Will.

Fewer than 5 percent of emergency doctors work in hospitals that offer anti-addiction meds.
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Unfunded Bill Still Helps Fight Opioid Abuse

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Democrats Dig In For Last Stand On Heroin Funding Fight

The good news: Feds are already moving to increase access to a top addiction treatment.
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Senators Urge Feds To Expand Access To Opioid Addiction Medication

The Department of Health and Human Services proposed a rule change in March. But senators say it doesn't go far enough.
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Obama Administration Offers Desperately Needed Help For People Addicted To Opioids

HHS lays out its plan to raise the patient cap for doctors prescribing addiction medication.
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Letter Reveals Drug Courts Lobbied Against Key Addiction Treatment

The group didn't want HHS to increase prescriptions for buprenorphine.
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Obama Administration Makes Big Announcement Addressing Heroin Epidemic

"We need to lift people out of opioid-use disorder through medication-assisted treatment."
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