A comprehensive guide for families on medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol use disorders — how MAT works, the three FDA-approved medications, and what to expect.

Federal drug enforcement officials issue urgent warning as carfentanil — a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl — surges back into Florida's drug supply.

A comprehensive guide to ASAM levels of care — from detox to outpatient — helping families understand treatment options and choose the right level of support.

Marquette County Health Department issues safety advisory on kratom extracts and concentrates following a fatal overdose. What families need to know about potency risks and naloxone.

The FDA has extended the shelf life of over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray from 3 to 4 years. Here's what families and individuals should know about storage, access, and emergency preparedness.

RIDOH warns of increased overdose activity in two municipalities that historically have lower-than-average rates. What residents should know and where to find help.

A practical guide to vetting addiction treatment facilities — accreditation, evidence-based care, costs, staff, and aftercare. The questions that separate good programs from marketing.

Federal drug officials warn that fentanyl is increasingly mixed with xylazine, medetomidine, nitazenes, and cychlorphine — combinations that reduce naloxone effectiveness and increase overdose risk.

Public health surveillance has detected nitazene-class synthetic opioids in counterfeit pills and powders across several Midwest states. Naloxone still works, but the response calls for specific steps.