The tight leash maintained by the federal government on medications for opioid use disorder (OUD) is finally being loosened in…
For the average non-essential worker, it might feel like the coronavirus has put the world on hold. But for people…
Harm reduction organizations, providers, experts and advocates from across the US are calling on government agencies to eliminate the notoriously…
I heard a story last week of a man who was struggling with opioid addiction. He was turned down for…
The rapid onset of the coronavirus and subsequent shutdowns have got those of us on methadone feeling pretty scared right…
It took COVID-19 to do what the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the American Society of Addiction…
There are about 30,000 methadone patients in New York City, all taking methadone on a daily basis for opioid use…
Polydrug use is the norm, not the exception. Increased risks are associated with certain combinations, but it matters to understand…
“I’m great! I’m having so much fun!” Bill Kinkle tells me on the phone. His happiness is jarring. After hours…
Methadone patients face many harsh restrictions. Among them, clinics frequently test for and punish cannabis use, including by withdrawing services—even when…