Spokane Mayor Proposes $730K Investment in Opioid Addiction Treatments, Services

Spokane Mayor proposes $730K investment in opioid addiction treatments, services

The proposal allocates $300K for Maddie's Place, $30K for mobile treatment and outreach, and $400K for an outdoor program to help homeless individuals.

'Falling through the cracks can be fatal': Spokane mayor proposes $730,000 investment in opioid treatment plans

Mayor Lisa Brown on Tuesday announced a proposal to invest $730,000 in additional opioid settlement funds into a variety of opioid-related services in the City of Spokane.

Analyzing innovative therapies to address addiction

by Anirudh Yakkanti Reasons behind addictive behavior come in many shapes and forms, whether it is through depression, or seen as an escape from reality. These reasons could push others to find something that can ease their pain, which has led to the surge of opioids. Not all opioids are bad, such as prescribed opioids […] The post Analyzing innovative therapies to address addiction appeared first on Danville San Ramon.

The silent rise of female addiction in America - Talented Ladies Club

For decades, addiction research and treatment programs revolved around men. Most of the data came from male patients, most of the treatment models were tested on male behaviors, and women’s unique biological and psychological patterns were left sitting in the waiting room. That approach, however, is starting to shift—and not a moment too soon. New studies are showing that women aren’t just catching up to men in substance use. They’re often affec…