A homeless man was charged with a felony for camping. He's one of the first
Homelessness is more common than you think.
Trump is pushing to institutionalize homeless people. That may include veterans
US Health Department announces over $700 million to combat mental health, addiction, homelessness

Ferguson’s call for school cellphone ban has a familiar ring to it in Olympia
In-class screen time is the next frontier in the school technology debate
Several states — and the LA public schools — are setting limits on screen time
5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone
Teen sleep is getting wrecked by more than just phones
Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame

U.S. street drug deaths keep dropping, but some Western states see deadly overdose surge
New White House drug abuse strategy floats wastewater testing, AI, more treatment

Natural disasters can cause another crisis for those recovering from opioid addiction

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Research points to how companies could make social media less addictive for teens
A Facebook whistleblower sees real change coming for social media accountability
Woman whose son died from drugs bought on social media celebrates verdicts against Meta, YouTube
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
Jury orders Meta and Google to pay woman $3 million in social media addiction trial
Meta, YouTube found negligent in landmark social media addiction lawsuit
New Mexico jury says Meta harms children's mental health and safety, violating state law
Jury begins deliberations in landmark New Mexico trial over children's safety risks on Meta
Zuckerberg grilled about Meta's strategy to target 'teens' and 'tweens'
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to face jury in landmark social media addiction trial
Meta and YouTube head to trial over harm to children after TikTok settles

A dose of psilocybin helps smokers quit in new study

GLP-1s have transformed weight loss and diabetes. Is addiction next?

Here's what to know about the $50 billion states are getting for rural health
Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts
Whiplash as addiction and mental health treatment gets cut and restored
Trump administration restores $2 billion in grants for mental health, addiction
24 hours of chaos as mental health grants are slashed then restored
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues
Trump admin plans to freeze billions in childcare funding to California
New coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating Monday
Amid fraud claims, Trump admin announces more changes to federal child care funding
Trump administration halting $10 billion in social service funding to 5 states
Trump’s next plan for the US education system: Lots and lots of rules
New redesigned coins marking nation's 250th birthday begin circulating today
Greene: Speaker Mike Johnson ‘is not our Speaker’ and is controlled by White House
Clock ticking on government funding deadline as House battles other issues
Democrats renew government shutdown threat as tensions flare with Trump
Senators brace for another possible shutdown in January

Has sports betting become part of your daily routine? Tell us about it
As sports betting explodes, should states set more limits to stop gambling addiction?

In Lodge Grass, Montana, a Crow community works to rebuild from meth's destruction

One doctor's experience shows the battle for the future of addiction medicine

Kratom and 7-OH products are widely available. They’re also at the heart of a public health debate.

Teens are having disturbing interactions with chatbots. Here's how to lower the risks
Students Love AI Chatbots — No, Really
1 in 5 high schoolers has had a romantic AI relationship, or knows someone who has
Most teens have used AI to flirt and chat — but still prefer human interaction
Teens are sexting with AI. Here’s what parents should know.

Oregon’s Measure 110 programs for substance use treatment have unclear results, audit finds
OPB’s First Look: How recriminalization is affecting drug use in Oregon
One year in, Oregon’s efforts to curb drug use are still a work in progress

Remembering Rob Reiner, who made movies for people who love them
Former prosecutor explains what's next in the Reiner murder investigation
Nick Reiner spoke openly about addiction before arrest
Nick Reiner will be charged with first degree murder in his parents' killing
Rob Reiner said he was 'never, ever too busy' for his son
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
Trump says Rob Reiner had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in post on his death

Giving your kid a smartphone before the age of 12 can lead to massive health problems, study finds
Want less screen-obsessed kids? Set better tech boundaries for yourself
Should we all start locking up our phones?
How to get out of a love-hate relationship with your phone
Switching to a flip phone isn't as hard as you think. But you might miss having GPS
Here's how to retrain your brain to crave movement more than screen time
A break from your smartphone can reboot your mood. Here's how long you need

New Report: U.S. drug overdose deaths rise again after hopeful decline
Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases

They've tracked Americans' drug use for decades. Trump and RFK Jr. fired them
RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings
Under pressure, HHS reinstates hundreds of occupational health workers
Medicaid payments barely keep hospital mental health units afloat. Federal cuts could sink them
States try to revive Medicaid work requirements, worrying some low-income Americans
Oregon hospitals’ bleak financials leaves them vulnerable to tariffs, proposed Medicaid cuts
House budget bill should preserve Medicaid's 'original purpose,' says Rep. Jeff Hurd
GOP Rep. Lays Out Exactly How Party Will Kick People Off Medicaid
States push Medicaid work rules, but few programs help enrollees find jobs
Critics say GOP Medicaid cuts could slash fentanyl addiction treatment
How cutting Medicaid would affect long-term care and family caregivers

Metro Council gives Portland $15M to fund mayor’s shelter plan
Portland mayor and Oregon governor propose suspending development fees to boost housing construction
After long fight, Washington state Legislature approves rent control bill
Multnomah County chair proposes 22% cut to homeless services programs
Lancaster mayor's remedy for homelessness: 'Free fentanyl' and 'a purge'

Republicans Are Right About Soda
RFK Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. Will it help?
After promising transparency, RFK guts public records teams at HHS
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care