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StatSAMHSA Cautions Against Long-Term Methadone and Buprenorphine Use While Trump Administration Explores Recovery-Focused Treatments and Alternatives
SAMHSA issued guidance in April 2026 cautioning against long-term use of the medications. Legislation introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin would reverse prior flexibilities for treatment access.
StatSAMHSA Letter Urges Medications for Opioid Addiction as Pathway to Recovery, Not Lifelong Use
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued guidance in April cautioning against indefinite use of medications for opioid use disorder. The move follows earlier statements by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsing those same treatments.
eonline.comFilm Portrays Actor's Struggle With Alcohol Addiction
A new film follows a young actor dealing with alcohol issues while working in a Paris theater company. The story shows her professional setbacks and personal relationships affected by her drinking.
foxnews.comTrump Administration Eases Alcohol Consumption Guidelines Amid Elevated but Declining Death Rates
A STAT investigation finds alcohol kills nearly 500 Americans daily with deaths still elevated years after a 16 percent pandemic surge. President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., both personally affected by alcohol addiction, have not pursued major new policies t…
news.sky.comSTAT Launches Series Examining Alcohol-Related Deaths, Treatment Gaps and Policy Responses
STAT published an investigative series on May 12, 2026, detailing how alcohol kills more Americans than opioids, fentanyl, methamphetamines or heroin. Reporters Isabella Cueto and Lev Facher examined inconsistent screening, fragmented treatment and underused medications. The seri…
flipboard.comPsychiatrist Links AI Dependence to Substance Use Patterns
A vice chair for addiction psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine drew parallels between reliance on AI for cognitive tasks and patterns seen in substance use. The commentary notes that people may gradually outsource thinking processes to AI, potentially atrophying skills like judg…
indianexpress.comMeta Files Motion to Overturn Jury Verdict in Social Media Addiction Liability Case
Meta moved to throw out a jury verdict that held the company responsible for a woman’s depression. The decision came after a landmark trial in Los Angeles examining whether the company’s platforms harmed young users by designing them to be addictive. The company filed the request…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Role in Matthew Perry's Overdose Death
Jasveen Sangha, known as the Ketamine Queen, received a 15-year prison sentence for supplying ketamine that contributed to the death of actor Matthew Perry in 2023. Prosecutors described her as a major supplier in the case involving the Friends star's fatal overdose. The sentence…