U.S. Representatives Tonko and Salinas call for administration to halt reckless staffing cuts at SAMHSA

This powerful industrial chemical is being added to fentanyl found in the U.S. 

Young adults may be more vulnerable to nicotine addiction

Surprising link between cannabis use and cognitive decline uncovered after analyzing decades of data

Overdiagnosis of adult ADHD is exacerbating the stimulant shortage

How an Oregon jail is tackling opioid addiction with a holistic approach

2017 to 2022 saw rise in ED orders for buprenorphine for opioid use disorder

New insights into the cellular mechanism of action of psilocybin

Brain receptors for cannabis could be why some people are more resilient

Controversial marijuana potency bill dies in Colorado

Sharp rise In fentanyl poisoning among US children revealed in new study

NEW PAPERS AND REPORTS

Benzodiazepine Tapering: Considerations When Benzodiazepine Risks Outweigh Benefits (Free pdf download, American Society of Addiction Medicine, March 12, 2025)

Disparities in Use of Out-of-Network Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Versus Medical or Surgical Treatment (Psychiatry Online, March 11, 2025)

Insomnia in Patients With Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Management (Journal of Psychiatric Practice, March 10, 2025)

“It’s within your own power”: shared decision-making to support transitions to buprenorphine  

CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths (CDC, March 6, 2025)

A Case of Ketamine-Associated Prolonged Psychosis in the Perioperative Setting: Clinical Course and Management (Psychiatrist.com, March 8, 2025)

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