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(CNN)The Obama administration is making it easier for doctors to use anti-addiction drugs in the fight against an exploding epidemic of prescription drug and heroin abuse. It’s part of a package of new initiatives announced Tuesday that includes other efforts to expand addiction treatment and increase coverage for mental health and substance abuse services. These […]

Eighty people were arrested in Martin County during weekend drug busts along Interstate 95 near Palm City, deputies said.

Cicero TJ, et al. N Engl J Med. 2015;doi:10.1056/NEJMc1505541. From 2008 to 2014, prescription opioid use decreased while concurrent heroin use increased, with significant regional differences in the U.S., according to recent findings. “From 2010 through 2013, there was a notable downturn in abuse of prescription opioids and a coincident increase in abuse of heroin

Twenty-two million Americans struggle with addiction, and 23 million more are currently in recovery. On Sunday in Washington, D.C., more than 600 organizations from around the world will gather in solidarity to raise awareness with the Unite to Face Addiction Rally.”

The son of Senator Ted Kennedy opens up about his family’s alcoholism — including his own — in an effort to help others battle addiction. Watch the 60 Minutes story.

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