STAT

To fix ‘spiritual malaise’ behind addiction, Kennedy announces efforts on homelessness and recovery

Trump administration details a new addiction initiative led by HHS secretary Kennedy emphasizing faith-based groups, tough ...

RFK Jr.: ‘Fragmented’ addiction treatment system ‘has not worked in this country’

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday touted a new $100 million effort to fight opioid addiction highlighting the country’s “fragmented” system for ...
PolitiFact

What’s driving down US overdose deaths? Experts cite drug supply changes, increased naloxone

A year prior, the Biden administration gave different reasons for the start of the overdose deaths decline, describing its work to distribute more of the opioid-overdose reversing drug naloxone, ...
The Press Democrat

HHS unveils program to address homelessness and addiction, part of a set of new initiatives

NEW YORK (AP) — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million ...
Native News Online

After Funding Whiplash, Feds Invest $100M to Fight Addiction

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday launching an initiative aimed at filling in the gaps of access ...

Single Mother Triumphs Over Addiction: A Journey of Hope

Inspiring Story of a Single Mother Overcoming Addiction Lake Worth, United States - February 2, 2026 / Addiction ...
Psychology Today

Opioid Overdose Damages Oxygen-Sensitive Brain Cells

Researchers have found that key brain cells may be damaged in overdose, and OUD itself resembles near-drowning victims. Serial neurological evaluations and neurorehab could help.

Opinion - Our recovery agenda must start before addiction takes hold

Substance use disorders result when the body becomes addicted to drugs or alcohol. Though addiction itself is a chemical ...