opioid addiction
Coverage of opioid addiction in the Nexus archive.
- Bipartisan bill seeks to allow direct prescribing of methadone for opioid addiction
A bipartisan bill introduced by two senators aims to expand access to methadone treatment for opioid addiction by allowing board-certified addiction medicine doctors to prescribe methadone directly for pharmacy pickup.
- Are Republicans turning against medications for treating opioid addiction?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became health secretary in February 2025 and emphasized the importance of evidence-based medications for treating opioid addiction in addressing the drug overdose crisis.
- The Republican Psychedelics Whisperer
W. Bryan Hubbard, a Republican advocate, is driving bipartisan support for psychedelics, particularly ibogaine, by framing them as divinely inspired treatments for addiction and PTSD. His efforts influenced President Trump's executive order to accelerate psychedelic research, despite limited clinical data on ibogaine. Former Texas Governor Rick Perry and Joe Rogan also supported the push.
- Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction
Natural disasters disrupt access to medications for people recovering from opioid addiction, increasing relapse risks. Doctors are urging lawmakers to improve access to these medications.