Opioid addiction education course to expand for inmates of St. Landry Parish jail

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office has introduced a grant-funded opioid addiction education course, using money received ...
WKOW

'Education is where it's at': Families Fighting Addiction ensure their loved ones did not die in vain

BELOIT (WKOW) -- Families and Beloit community leaders gathered at The Castle on Sunday afternoon to remember those they've lost to addiction and those who are struggling right now. After a rained out ...
WJHG

Addiction rates on the rise, expert speaks on the importance of education to prevent overdose’s

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Drug overdoses and addiction rates are on the rise. “Over this past year and a half our addiction rates have definitely tripled, and overdose rates have exceeded a ...
MinnPost

U of M students’ organization aims to broaden education around substance abuse

Having watched family members struggle with substance use disorders, recent University of Minnesota Twin Cities graduate Madelyn Blake wanted to change the way addiction is treated and discussed. Now, ...
NDTV

Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education

A study has found gene variants that impact both addiction and education attainment in opposite directions -- a higher genetic risk for addiction was related with an increased chance of a lower ...

Tiglin is shining light on darkness of addiction and homelessness – here’s how model works for people in recovery

TIGLIN has been hailed as vital support service for people overcoming addiction and homelessness. The charity allows people ...
Mid Day

Study finds gene variants that negatively link addiction, education

A study has found gene variants that impact both addiction and education attainment in opposite directions -- a higher genetic risk for addiction was related with an increased chance of a lower ...
wchstv

Addiction Recovery Care incorporates education as part of treatment

Indiana’s rejection of a White House-led push to redistrict the state ahead of next year’s midterm elections has thrown a wrench into Republicans’ efforts. Supreme Court decision on ...
Baylor College of Medicine

Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship Director's Message

My name is Daryl Shorter, M.D., and I am the training director for the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship. I love the culture at Baylor College of Medicine. Baylor’s curriculum lends itself to a unique ...
WWLP-22News

Addiction Counselor Education program being offered at Westfield State

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024/2025 Addiction Counselor Education (ACE) Program, with classes to be held evenings and weekends beginning in September and ending in August 2025.

SC wants to spend millions to teach kids about screen addiction

The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking $18 million to fund a new curriculum addressing the effects of screen ...
WLRN

Palm Beach County launches addiction education program

A new program is helping kids in Palm Beach County better understand and navigate addiction among families. The program is led by the Hanley Foundation, a local nonprofit that centers substance abuse ...