Fentanyl is widely recognized as a highly potent and deadly street drug, accounting for countless overdose deaths in the ongoing opioid epidemic, but it does… Read more
Category: addiction
Pitt Receives NIH Grant to Study Harm Reduction Techniques
The University of Pittsburgh was recently awarded a grant funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study harm reduction approaches for people who… Read more
New Mental Health Crisis Hotline Launches; Local UPMC Crisis Facility Here to Help
A new three-digit number suicide prevention lifeline launched nationally on July 16. The phone number 9-8-8 is now in place to address suicidal, mental health,… Read more
Pitt Public Health Research Sheds Light on Pros and Cons of Cash-Only Addiction Treatment Clinics
Clinics that do not accept medical insurance and instead take cash payments in exchange for opioid use disorder treatment are filling a need for patients – but that convenience comes with significant… Read more
Medical Schools Need to Prioritize Student Health and Revise Substance Use Policies, Pitt Study Suggests
Every third medical student struggles with alcohol abuse or dependence, according to a national study conducted nearly 10 years ago. But are there strong systems… Read more