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Story at a glance A new study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy examined the prevalence of opioid use disorder and the use of medications like buprenorphine and extended-release naltrexone to treat it between 2010 and 2019. Researchers found that 86.6 percent of people are not getting the treatment they need. Overdose deaths involving… ....
Opponents of a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of scheduled drugs say other states that have done so are stuck in a worsening drug crisis brought on by the policy change. But data suggests otherwise. A bipartisan bill. ....
Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18 to 45. Texas is taking a largely tough-on-crime approach, while critics urge a new approach prioritizing addiction treatment and prevention. ....