Jul 6, 2020 · Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to the development of …

Jun 17, 2025 · Opioid treatment programs provide evidence-based care for opioid use disorder. They may be residential or outpatient facilities. They usually include treatment with medications like …

Jul 2, 2025 · The cascade of care for addiction and overdose begins with primary prevention and proceeds through treatment into sustained recovery. Prevention, treatment, and recovery are all …

NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the National Institutes …

Jul 15, 2024 · A dangerous supply of street drugs, fragmented treatment systems, lack of funding, lack of training, pervasive stigma, and complex logistics all work against people with substance use …

Nov 20, 2024 · Methamphetamine is a lab-made (synthetic) stimulant with high addiction potential. When sold as shiny bluish-white rocks or crystals, it may be called “crystal meth,” “Tina,” or “ice.” …

There are effective treatments that support tobacco cessation, including both behavioral therapies and FDA-approved medications

Mar 18, 2025 · It can pose a barrier to seeking and entering treatment and perpetuate stigma and shame at treatment setbacks. By the same token, reduction of substance use has important public …

Sep 10, 2025 · NIH-funded study demonstrates life-saving potential of providing medications for opioid use disorder in carceral settings.

Feb 24, 2023 · Addiction Treatment In 2021, approximately 43.7 million people aged 12 or older (15.6% of the population) needed substance use treatment in the past year. However, only 6.8% of them …