According to CDC, suicide is a leading cause of death in the US where suicide rates increased in nearly every state from 1999-2016. Read more from the CDC on what everyone can do to prevent suicide: bit.ly/2JHcATC

A new study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine analyzes the obstacles people with substance use disorder face when seeking treatment. facingaddiction.org/news/2018/05/2…

The No. 1 cause of death for those under 50 is overdose, but hospital care for addiction is confused and disorganized. That must change. usatoday.com/story/opinion/…

According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates have been rising in nearly every state. Researches found that substance misuse, among other factors, often contributed to risk of suicide. Read the report: bit.ly/2sRPsZe

LGBT populations often experience more substance use disorders (SUDs) because of unique social stigmas, discrimination, and other challenges not encountered by non-LBGT persons. drugabuse.gov/related-topics…

#ICYMI: The Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act, which is designed to encourage more students to enter jobs in the SUD treatment field by allowing eligible participants to seek student loan repayment, cleared the U.S. House. bit.ly/2t0wKi6

A NIDA-funded study found that both methadone and buprenorphine were associated with significant reductions in mortality in opioid overdose survivors, but are underutilized. drugabuse.gov/news-events/ne… #MATtreatment #NIDAscience

Help increase people’s understanding that #recovery is real and possible through treatment and recovery supports. Watch the 2018 #VoiceAwards on August 8. Learn more here: samhsa.gov/voice-awards

Alcohol and #marijuana are the most common drugs linked to drugged driving crashes. drugabuse.gov/publications/d…’ #NationalSafetyMonth

The science is clear: #Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a chronic brain disease. Just like with any other chronic disease, patients can recover if they receive evidence-based treatment. courier-journal.com/story/opinion/…

Synthetic cathinones, also known as “bath salts,” can cause side-effects including paranoia, hypothermia, and increased heart rate. youtube.com/edit?o=U&video…

DYK: Nearly 80% of Americans who use heroin reported misusing prescription opioids first. drugabuse.gov/publications/d…

Clinicians: Pregnancy presents an opportunity to identify and treat substance use disorders with evidence-based pharmacotherapy options. Visit #NIDAMED to get resources to help treat opioid-dependent pregnant women and infants. drugabuse.gov/nidamed-medica…

.U.S. FDA has just approved the first medication with cannabidiol, a purified extract of the marijuana plant. NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow discusses why this approval is so important: drugabuse.gov/about-nida/nor…

NIDA-funded study confirms the importance of six neural networks that have a role in drug-seeking behavior and addiction. drugabuse.gov/news-events/la…

A new clinician screening tool for substance use has been released by NIDAnews. bit.ly/2KQrbcQ

DYK? Tolerance occurs when a person needs more and more of a drug to get the same effect. drugabuse.gov/publications/d…

A new cohort study finds no evidence that cannabis use decreases rates of #opioid use or pain severity ow.ly/wgZm30kUt6B

Do not share your prescription medications. Most people who misuse opioids get them from friends or relatives. ift.tt/2Baz5vK