Last year, Haywood rolled out plans for how it will use millions of dollars in opioid lawsuit settlement funds by expanding substance abuse treatment programs through the county’s Health and …
By Emily Milligan, March 26 2026— Sandip Khanal knows the grip of substance abuse firsthand. As a peer recovery navigator at UCalgary’s Recovery Community (UCRC) and Recovery on Campus (ROC), he draws on his own lived experience to help others facing the same battle. “I was struggling,” he said in an interview with the Gauntlet….
Customer pays with cash to the car mechanic after a service. – Thx4Stock team // Shutterstock Total cost of car ownership by state in 2026: The cheapest and most expensive places to own a car The state that you live in impacts how much it costs to own a car more than you may realize,…
What’s the most addictive drug? Newly published research indicates that when focusing on persistent drug memory, craving, and addiction, the most addictive illegal drug is cocaine. In contrast, the drugs most likely to cause immediate death are opioids. David Nutt and colleagues ranked drugs by addictiveness, toxicity, and mental impairment, as well as harms to…
Support groups are critical to recovering from addiction and its financial consequences.Credit: Getty Images Key Takeaways Addiction-related financial damage includes debt, legal costs, and depleted savings. Financial safeguards such as spending limits and controlled accounts can help prevent relapse. The financial damage caused by addiction often unfolds behind the scenes. For example, almost 20 million…
San Mateo County residents gathered Tuesday night for a community open house on a proposed substance abuse treatment center. At the center of the debate was the location. “Treatment, yes. Location, no,” neighbors chanted throughout the night. The proposed 69-bed treatment center, operated by Horizon Services, would be at 101 North El Camino Real, near…
FHE Health has a more medical and neuroscience-focused approach to treatment. The program integrates brain-based assessments and therapies into its outpatient care, aiming to address the underlying neurological patterns tied to addiction. Services are customized according to each client’s needs and often include mental health alignment to support substance use interventions. FHE Health also offers…
The Central Bank’s new Consumer Protection Code (CPC), which comes into effect this week, sets mandatory rules to ensure firms in the financial industry act fairly and honestly. The mandatory obligation to provide clear information is crucial. It recognises that hoping firms will do the right thing is not a regulatory strategy. This makes what…
Addiction Resource Center has expanded their EveningIOP for substance use disorder treatment via telehealth throughout California, providing flexible evening scheduling for individuals balancing recovery with work and family obligations. Yuba City, United States, March 25, 2026 /NewsNetwork/ — Addiction Resource Center announces expansions to an evening intensive outpatient program (EveningIOP) for substance use disorder treatment,…
Outpatient programs can be effective for some, but are not for everyone. Sometimes, weekly sessions are not enough to manage the myriad of issues that come with triggering environments, untreated mental health conditions and severe physical dependence on substances. For some, this can mean the difference between effective treatment or slipping into old habits. At…
