OHSU study: Telehealth builds autonomy, trust in treating addiction
July 08, 2024
Stigma remains a barrier to those seeking treatment for opioid use disorder.
Addiction Medicine Stories
French model shows better access to methadone in U.S. could save lives
June 19, 2024
OHSU author conducting research in France sees opportunity to relieve opioid epidemic gripping the U.S.
OHSU researcher: No one-size-fits-all answer to substance use disorder
May 07, 2024
Angelica Morales, Ph.D., is driven by her family’s experience in her quest for effective addiction treatment.
Study finds private equity expanding to mental health facilities
May 01, 2024
Previously viewed as a field with scant profits, behavioral health now mirrors private equity growth in other sectors of health care.
OHSU patient is world’s first documented case of brain disease from fentanyl inhalation
April 29, 2024
Case study highlights added danger of illicit fentanyl, especially to first-time users.
OHSU study finds big jump in addiction treatment at community health clinics
April 26, 2024
Rural impact is particularly significant; findings provide glimmer of hope in ongoing opioid crisis.
Oregon Poison Center sees dramatic increase in young children exposed to fentanyl
March 07, 2024
Amid growing public health crisis, OHSU researchers report 449% increase in exposure to the potentially deadly drug among young children in the United States.
Tribal program takes addiction treatment on the road
January 30, 2024
Study highlights Grand Ronde initiative to deliver care to people where they are; mobile methadone unit believed to be the first that is tribally operated in the country.
Residential addiction treatment for U.S. teens is scarce, expensive
January 08, 2024
OHSU-led study suggests it’s crucial to improve treatment in outpatient settings, including primary care.
Almost half of people who use drugs in rural areas were recently incarcerated
November 09, 2023
OHSU lead author of nationwide study says findings highlight prime opportunity to provide effective addiction treatment while people are in custody.
