addiction treatment

In Massachusetts, one of the last major pieces of legislation to be signed into law in 2024 was an omnibus bill, geared toward substance use disorders and support for those affected. WAMC spoke with one of the bill’s biggest proponents in the Senate about just what the new act does.

A much-discussed plan to move a downtown Albany methadone clinic uptown has stalled — for now.

Drawing from studies and years of personal experience, Dr. Nzinga Harrison uncovers the intricate factors that predict a person's risk of falling into addiction. From genetics and early experiences to the surroundings we grow up in, injuries, discrimination, and cultural influences, she delves deep into the roots of this widespread issue.Nzinga Harrison, MD, is a board-certified physician with specialties in psychiatry and addiction medicine. The new book is “Un-Addicition.”

The fate of an Albany substance abuse clinic remains in limbo.

Dr. Chinazo Cunningham is Commissioner of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). She joins us to discuss state funding and priorities for treating addiction in New York State. 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Visit the Office of Addiction Services and Supports at https://oasas.ny.gov

Nearly six months after public officials and local businesses called for the relocation of a drug treatment facility in Albany, the clinic has stayed put.

The Albany County Legislature has joined the chorus of public officials and local businesses seeking to relocate a drug treatment facility in Albany.

A residential addiction treatment center is asking the state of Vermont for permission to offer more beds to older men.Valley Vista in Bradford made the…

At the end of the month, a new addiction treatment center will open in Clinton County. It will provide both detox and rehabilitation services for Clinton,…

New York Congressman Paul Tonko is hoping to build on a brief conversation with the president this week as part of the ongoing battle against opioids.…