federal-policy

Federal files show all four of Montana's methadone clinics belong to one private-equity-backed chain, and research finds buying clinics adds no supply.

What actually happens when child protective services investigates a parent who uses drugs or alcohol — the safety plan, the 12-month clock, and what helps.

College Park, Georgia denied a sober-living home's request to house eight residents. Federal fair housing law sets the bar for whether a city can say no.

A practical guide to finding work after addiction treatment: employment gaps, background checks, ADA rights, MAT and drug tests, and free federal help.

DEA's 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Where to drop off unused opioids — and what to do the other 364 days a year.

Federal prosecutors say CVS filled invalid opioid prescriptions for 12 years and billed Medicare for them. The settlement adds a DEA monitoring agreement.

HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 decide what a rehab can share with you. Here's what the law actually says, what a consent form can unlock, and what to do.

A NIST study of 4,563 samples shows how adulterants move through the U.S. fentanyl supply — and why test strips and hospital screens miss most of them.

The Justice Department set new federal thresholds for 7-OH and MGPI on Oct. 9, 2026. Here is what is now Schedule I, what is not, and how to stay safe.