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The awards to states and local health departments marked Overdose Awareness Day on August 31.

NIH and CDC study finds telehealth associated with increased likelihood of receiving evidence-based standard of care.

Drug-related mortality, including overdose, was the leading cause of death.

More research is needed on the diverse biological, behavioral and social factors underlying sex-based differences in drug use.

Addiction is a chronic illness requiring constant vigilance, and relapses are part of the journey to recovery.

Study findings support the continuation of telehealth services for opioid use disorder and related care.

Changes will affect nursing home and hospital staffing, delivery of addiction treatment and COVID data reporting.

These data are consistent with a recent study reporting expansion was not associated with an increase in methadone-involved overdose deaths.

Scientists will test community-based approaches to prevent drug overdoses and curb high death rates.

Authorities encourage more health care providers to prescribe buprenorphine for people trying to overcome opioid addiction.

The AIDS bike ride through Minnesota raises funds for three HIV service organizations in the state, including a camp for children.

Crystal methamphetamine continues to ensnare gay men, distorting their sex lives and increasing their HIV risk.

Someone dies of an overdose about every 5 minutes, often as a result of fentanyl and meth. Drug use also spurs HIV and hepatitis outbreaks.

West Virginia’s lawsuit against Janssen and others arrives amid a rise in HIV, hepatitis and overdose rates linked to the opioid crisis.

The White House strategy embraces syringe services, access to housing and naloxone as three science-based approaches.

Plus: Watch remarks by Assistant Health Secretary Rachel Levine, MD, and AIDSWatch discussions on ending the HIV epidemic. [VIDEOS]