How mobile units are shaping opioid treatment experiences: Insights from patients of mobile and traditional opioid treatment programs.  Drug Alcohol Rev. 2026 Sep;45(6):e70238. doi: 10.1111/dar.70238. PMID: 42610873; PMCID: PMC13484553. Baile…

Initiation of Take-Home Medication Dosing and Methadone Maintenance Treatment Effectiveness.  Joudrey PJ.  JAMA Intern Med. Published online September 08, 2026. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.3912 Abstract https://jamanetwork.com/journ…

USA. States Are Increasing Access to Methadone Clinics  Policymakers are adopting new flexibilities that help people start and stay in opioid use disorder treatment. (Pew, USA, 10.09.2026) https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles…

The pathway to establishing and implementing opioid agonist therapy (OAT) for people who inject drugs in Nairobi, Kenya.  Koech E, Welsh C, Karanja M, Boit J, Wangusi R, Awuor P, Munyao O, Masai T, Wafula S, Ngunu C, Kenyatta O, Mutisya I, Mwa…

Development of an AI-driven chatbot for medication-assisted treatment standards in Scotland.  Nwobi SC, Loukil Z, Jawahar A.  Front Digit Health. 2026 Jul 29;8:1698657. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.2026.1698657. PMID: 42591218; PMCID: PMC13461545…

USA. The Opioid Use Treatment Young Americans Can't Access More than 500,000 young people have opioid use disorder, but data shows many aren't getting buprenorphine, a medication proven to reduce overdose deaths. (thinkglobalhealth.org - Council on…