Opinion
Deaths, despair tied to drug dependence are accelerating amid COVID-19
We need to focus on saving lives by increasing naloxone availability, improving initiation, and expanding access to MAT, said Dr. Mark S. Gold.
Opinion
Should physicians with OUDs return to practice after treatment?
The research breaks new ground in outlining fitness for duty as an important outcome of the state physician health programs, said Dr. Robert L....
Opinion
Fast-tracking psilocybin for refractory depression makes sense
The FDA also should support the trials of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), and other safe and novel approaches to successfully treat treatment-...
Opinion
Book Review: DuPont’s approach to addiction is tough, yet compassionate
Dr. Lantie Jorandby and Dr. Mark Gold say “Chemical Slavery” challenges ideas about harm reduction and supports the role of prevention.
Opinion
Beyond the opioids
Dr. Mark S. Gold and Dr. Robert L. DuPont say opioids are only a small part of America’s problem with addictive substances.
Video
Treating substance use disorders: What do you do after withdrawal?
Mark S. Gold, MD, discusses the importance of following up acute care of a patient with substance use disorder with intensive psychosocial...
Opinion
Will a cocaine epidemic follow the opioid crisis?
Dr. Michael L. Wenzinger and Dr. Mark S. Gold warn that, in light of the brain changes caused by cocaine use, a focus on prevention is imperative...
Opinion
Dismantling the sports-betting ban: A mental health gamble
Dr. Michael Wenzinger wonders whether the legalization of betting on sports will lead to a rise in gambling addictions.
Opinion
Adulterants in opioids are the rule: Implications for clinical care
Dr. Mark S. Gold and Dr. A. Benjamin Srivastava look at the changes underway in the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Video
Depression and substance abuse
Mark S. Gold, MD, discusses whether depression causes substance abuse, or vice versa.
Opinion
Missed opportunities: Opioid overdoses and suicide
The current opioid epidemic in the United States has been universally recognized as one of the most important public health issues to date. This...
Video
Opioid abuse
Mark S. Gold, MD, discusses the need for public health strategies for the opioid epidemic and the long-term outcomes of opioid abuse.
