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Derek Greenwood and others launched Gorge Recovery Center in Columbia Gorge, funded by a $2 million state opioid settlement grant, aiming to provide comprehensive recovery services in rural communities, including peer support and life skills classes.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of the FDA in a suit by Jazz Pharmaceuticals regarding the approval of Avadel Pharmaceuticals' LUMRYZ, the first once-at-bedtime oxybate treatment for narcolepsy. The court upheld LUMRYZ's approval based on its clinical superiority to Jazz's twice-nightly oxybate products, allowing LUMRYZ to retain its Orphan Drug Exclusivity.

KIIS FM's Jackie O revealed her struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, sharing her journey to recovery on air. She checked into the Betty Ford Clinic in 2022, keeping her addiction secret from most, including her co-host Kyle Sandilands.

Kratom, an unregulated herbal supplement, binds to opioid receptors, offering benefits like mood enhancement and pain relief but also risks like dependence and potential interactions with other drugs. Despite rare overdose deaths, its unregulated status raises concerns about purity and safety.

Bristol Drugs Project's Creative Communities marks 10 years with a gala, using music to support addicts' recovery through initiatives like the Bristol Recovery Orchestra and Rising Voices Choir. Singer Paul Jennings found the choir 'grounding and healing', while student Maya Ellis credits the orchestra with resetting her mind and helping her reconnect with her pre-addiction self.

References discuss addiction as a brain disease, neuroimaging findings in cocaine dependence, and mindfulness-based treatments for addiction, among other topics.

Vitamin D3-loaded ethosomes were prepared using a cold technique with varying soya lecithin concentrations, achieving high entrapment efficiency. The optimal formulation, ED3-7, showed significant drug entrapment and controlled release. Ethosomes demonstrated high skin permeability and were non-irritating to rabbit skin, indicating potential for transdermal delivery.

Wicklow County Council adopts Icelandic prevention model, Planet Youth, to combat drug and alcohol use among young people. A five-year process involving anonymous surveys in schools will gather data on various aspects of young people’s lives, guiding future actions.

U.S. roadside drug testing market size was USD 1.45 billion in 2023, expected to reach USD 2.28 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.65%. Alcohol segment dominated with 31.96% share in 2023, while cannabis/marijuana segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 5.50%. Breath segment led with 44.44% share in 2023, and highway police segment dominated with 90.87% share. Market growth attributed to rising drug use, legalization of marijuana, and increasing awareness of drug-impaired driving. California led with 14.58% revenue share in 2023, driven by large population and progressive drug regulations.

Bickel established the International Quit & Recovery Registry at Virginia Tech, aiding scientific understanding of long-term recovery. The registry now includes over 10,000 participants from 60 countries. Bickel also developed the Experimental Tobacco Marketplace to study health behaviors influenced by policy. His legacy includes BEAM Diagnostics, a digital screening tool for behavioral health conditions. Bickel's career was marked by collaboration, mentorship, and numerous awards. Despite a terminal cancer diagnosis, he continued his research, co-authoring studies on addiction until his final months.