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Fewer Patients Receiving Both Opioid and Benzodiazepine Prescriptions

Fewer patients are being prescribed both opioid painkillers and benzodiazepines such as Xanax or Ativan, a new study finds.

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Study Finds Increase in Suspected Suicide Attempts by Poisoning Among Kids and Teens

A new study found a 27% increase in suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among U.S. children and teenagers between 2015 and 2020.

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Placing Time Limits on Prescriptions for Opioids May Reduce Risk of Misuse

Placing time limits on opioid prescriptions may reduce the risk of misuse, a new study suggests.

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Policy News Roundup

Find more of our must-reads in policy news, including parity remaining lacking for coverage of mental health and addiction services.

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Research News Roundup

View our curated digest of the latest research news, including a study on adverse childhood experiences and overdose prevention.

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Other Headlines of Interest

Partner Showcase: Partnership to End Addiction (The Upswing Fund)


This Utah animal shelter is a safe haven for owners going through drug or alcohol treatment (CNN)


There's a new national hotline for mental health. How will we pay for it? (NBC News)