Tag: addiction_treatment

Kentucky Celebrates Four Years of Declining Overdose Deaths

27 May 2026 11:58 a.m. · Source: Kentucky Governor's Office

Kentucky marks four consecutive years of declining overdose deaths, reaching a decade-low in 2025, attributed to comprehensive 'Team Kentucky' initiatives including addiction services, Narcan distribution, and reentry programs.

Politics and Government Health Law Enforcement General Politics State Governments Medical Science Employment and Labor Social Issues Kentucky Overdose Deaths Addiction Treatment Recovery Programs Reentry Services Public Health Kentucky Governor's Office
GLP-1 Therapy Reduces Heavy Drinking in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder and Obesity

12 May 2026 12:57 p.m. · Source: NIH RESEARCH MATTERS

People with alcohol use disorder and obesity showed reduced heavy drinking when treated with a GLP-1 drug combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, potentially offering a new treatment approach for both conditions.

Health Science & Technology Medical Science Social Issues GLP-1 Alcohol Use Disorder Obesity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Addiction Treatment Medical Research Public Health NIH RESEARCH MATTERS
Media Monitor: Dartmouth Reports on Leadership Talk, Native American Rights, and Addiction Treatment

12 May 2026 4:30 a.m. · Source: Dartmouth News Today

Dartmouth is reporting on a leadership talk by former GE CEO Jeff Immelt, a discussion on Native American rights, and an expert's insights into kratom addiction treatment.

Business Health Politics and Government Legal Education Employment and Labor Social Issues Medical Science General Politics Jeff Immelt Leadership Native American Rights Kratom Addiction Treatment Corneliu Stanciu Dartmouth Dartmouth News Today