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Thailand has introduced a harm reduction programme to combat national drug issues after punitive measures failed to stop people suffering from drug-related problems. The country declared a war on drugs more than 10 years ago which focused on correc…

Patients addicted to opioids often seek care in the emergency department (ED). They are more likely to receive addiction treatment, and reduce opioid use long-term if they are started on medication to reduce cravings in the ED, according to a new Ya…

A recent study compared opioid agonist treatment (OAT) and detoxification in patients with opioid use disorders. The goal was to see which treatment approach is associated with costs of crime. A team of six investigators, supported by a grant from…