Dive Brief: The long-term shift from hospital-based care toward more treatment delivered in the home and ambulatory centers picked up pace during the COVID-19 pandemic and is expected to continue to gain momentum, pressuring revenue growth and margins in the hospital sector, according to new research from Moody’s Investors Service. Reimbursement changes, risk-sharing, investment in…
Although the word “addiction” is usually associated with drug use, it is important to recognize that in the modern era new forms of addiction have appeared, particularly behavioral addictions such as addiction to the internet, shopping, or food. Psychologist Mara Sánchez explains: “In recent decades, the way we eat has changed dramatically. In the past,…
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. Families in Sussex County, Delaware, navigating addiction will soon have a new place to turn for support. Founded in 2011 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Be a Part of the Conversation is a nonprofit focused…
Addiction is a nonclinical term that refers to using a substance or repeating a behavior in a way that causes problems in many other areas of your life. A key aspect of addiction is feeling like you can’t control how you use a substance or act on an urge. Most diagnosable addictions involve substances, including:…
Unfortunately, while drug users may be in touch with the NHS and drug treatment services, they do not necessarily receive the treatment they need. The money the Government has put into drug services in the past few years seems to have been spent in the wrong place. Preventative work is necessary but not at the…
Addiction and substance abuse are destroying lives, communities and families all across America. The skyrocketing levels of addiction to opiates, alcohol and other substances make it critically important that effective treatment programs are available for those in need. Respect and dignity for those struggling to fight a nasty disease will be essential to save lives…
Hepatitis C and opioid use disorder are both chronic but treatable conditions. Yet many Americans living with this deadly combination aren’t offered treatment. Imagine going to your doctor with strep throat and instead of being prescribed an antibiotic you are told it isn’t urgent and you can wait to treat it. A solution is within…
LAGUNA BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / February 25, 2026 / Crystal Cove Recovery, a premier addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach, California, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a collaborative site visit and dinner with Intervention On Call, a national crisis intervention service supporting families and treatment providers navigating complex addiction and…
Recovery doesn’t begin or end in an emergency room. Across the greater Roanoke region — including the rural communities that surround it — recovery unfolds in the moments that follow: when someone leaves treatment, tries to figure out the next step or looks for support across systems that don’t always line up the way we…
When we talk about health, the conversation often centers on nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management. But one critical component of overall well-being that cannot be overlooked is addiction treatment. Substance use disorders affect not only mental and emotional health, but also physical health, relationships, careers, and quality of life. Addiction is not a moral…
