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More than 1 million Americans use Medicaid to get addiction treatments like methadone. But as states update their systems, some patients have lost coverage. Even a short gap can be life-threatening.

The recommendation on spending nearly $150 million in opioid settlement money over 20 years received a warm — and sympathetic — reaction from the County Commission.

The Senate passed a plan that would designate at least four behavioral health teaching hospitals as lawmakers look to improve care for people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Illegal supplies of fentanyl are being cut with xylazine, a powerful horse tranquilizer. Overdoses involving this veterinary sedative are growing nationally and now Florida officials are tracking the deaths.

Young entrepreneurs and activists are worried about a proposal to ban social media for kids under 16 — even with consent of their parents. The state Senate may still make further changes to the bill.

High school can be a tough place for any kid, especially students struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. A few schools in Florida are dedicated to helping kids stay sober while they earn their diplomas.

Federal data shows Oregon saw the biggest increase in synthetic opioid deaths since 2019 among states that have reported their numbers. Now, many lawmakers want to reimpose legal penalties.

Over 40 states are making claims against the parent of Facebook and Instagram. Florida Attorney General Ashley says the platforms are "addictive" and cause mental health problems for children.

Advocates say helping people who've struggled with addiction find jobs and advance their education is critical to maintaining their recovery.

The fentanyl-additive xylazine causes open wounds, making the illegal drug supply even more dangerous and treatment more complicated