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Benzodiazepine dependence is common, and withdrawal can be dangerous. A calm, practical guide to safe tapering, treatment options, and family support.

Nearly 200 suspected nonfatal overdoses since late August, concentrated in the 63136 ZIP code around Jennings. What the alert says and how to respond.

Boston opened a new $700,000 round of Community Overdose Response Grants Sept. 29, funding overdose prevention at six neighborhood groups through 2028.

New JAMA research finds ICU-level care for medetomidine withdrawal among hospitalized opioid users quadrupled, reaching nearly a third of patients in 2025.

Pennsylvania licensed Philadelphia's first mobile methadone unit on Sept. 25 — an RV-based opioid treatment program reaching Kensington and other neighborhoods.

Ohio health officials warn that cychlorphine, up to 10 times more potent than fentanyl, is showing up in pills and powders — and typical fentanyl test strips miss it.

Wake County awards opioid settlement dollars to four community partners advancing youth-focused prevention, education, and early intervention services across North Carolina's most populous county.

Practical strategies for starting and sustaining honest conversations with teenagers about substance use, risks, and making healthy choices.

Evidence-based strategies for families when a loved one refuses addiction treatment. Learn about CRAFT, setting boundaries, harm reduction, and staying connected while protecting your wellbeing.