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How to Find LGBTQ+-Affirming Addiction Treatment: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to finding addiction treatment centers that provide culturally competent, affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
15 min read

Guides
How to Find Addiction Treatment for a Loved One with Chronic Pain: A Family Guide
Comprehensive guide for families seeking addiction treatment for loved ones with chronic pain. Learn about integrated care, non-opioid pain management, and finding specialized programs.
11 min read

Guides
How to Find LGBTQ+-Affirming Addiction Treatment: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to finding addiction treatment centers that provide culturally competent, affirming care for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
15m

Guides
How to Find Addiction Treatment for a Loved One with Chronic Pain: A Family Guide
Comprehensive guide for families seeking addiction treatment for loved ones with chronic pain. Learn about integrated care, non-opioid pain management, and finding specialized programs.
11m

Guides
How to Talk to Children About a Parent's Addiction: A Family Guide
Age-appropriate strategies for explaining addiction to children, helping them understand it's not their fault, and supporting their emotional wellbeing through a parent's recovery journey.
13m

News
HHS Secures National Pledge from Insurers and Providers to Improve Addiction and Mental Health Care
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces voluntary pledge from major insurers, medical societies, and healthcare providers to advance evidence-based behavioral health care nationwide.
6m

News
New York Invests Nearly $6 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds to Expand Youth Recovery Services
Governor Hochul awards opioid settlement funding to 12 Recovery Community and Outreach Centers across New York State, expanding youth-focused addiction services for ages 12-17.
5m

News
SAMHSA Report: 22 Million Americans in Addiction Recovery, Yet Treatment Gap Persists
New federal survey reveals over 22 million Americans consider themselves in recovery from substance use disorders, but only 16% of those who need treatment actually receive it.
5m

Alerts
Rowan County Overdose Spike: Animal Tranquilizers Xylazine and Medetomidine Found in Drug Supply
Rowan County, NC health officials issue urgent alert after 120% increase in opioid overdose ER visits. Xylazine and medetomidine detected in local drug supply, complicating overdose reversal.
6m

Alerts
Cychlorphine: A New Synthetic Opioid More Potent Than Fentanyl is Spreading
CFSRE issues public alert about cychlorphine, a novel synthetic opioid linked to 25+ fatal overdoses. What families need to know about this emerging threat.
5m

Alerts
Rhode Island Issues Statewide Overdose Spike Alert: 65 Non-Fatal Overdoses in One Week
Rhode Island Department of Health issues second statewide overdose alert in two months after 65 non-fatal overdoses occurred June 30–July 6, with peak on July 4. What families need to know about the changing drug supply.
5m
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