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The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge proved to be more than a viral hit, and more in this week's roundup of health care news.

A new application of existing technology is designed to ease the pain of withdrawal.

CHICAGO — Michael Botticelli, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, makes a case for more attention to opioid addiction treatment during the American Osteopathic Association meeting.

Plus, the NFL is hiring a new chief medical officer and more in this week's roundup of health care news.

The AHA and CDC released a one-page resource to help hospital patients who may be prescribed opioids before discharge.

With both Senate, House passing legislation, all that remains is for the president to sign the bill.

Plus, Angus, the superbug sniffing dog; veteran suicide rates need to be addressed.

HHS efforts include expanded access to buprenorphine, eliminating financial incentives to prescribe opioids and launching of more than a dozen new studies.

Research shows that prescription drug monitoring programs could be invaluable.

Plus, is the US in a position to stay ahead of Zika outbreaks? Opioids are causing more pain than relief.