Addiction Medicine
News from the FDA/CDC
High schoolers prefer tobacco as vapor, not smoke
“The dramatic increase in electronic vapor product use among high school students has led to increases in overall tobacco product use.”
News
FDA clears first brain stimulation device to help smokers quit
The company plans a “controlled” U.S. market release of the system for this indication early next year.
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Treatment for a tobacco-dependent adult
A tobacco user is ready to try quitting. Here’s what you can you offer him.
Commentary
COVID-19: Optimizing therapeutic strategies for children, adolescents with ADHD
“Our team advocates that families provide additional emotional support and continuous encouragement during these uncertain times.”
From the Journals
Frequent cannabis use in depression tripled over past decade
“Clinicians should screen their depressed patients for cannabis use, since this ... could actually make their depressive symptoms worse,” Dr....
News
CDC data confirm mental health is suffering during COVID-19
The prevalence of symptoms of anxiety disorder alone was roughly three times that reported in the second quarter of 2019.
Commentary
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.
From the Journals
ED visits for mental health, substance use doubled in 1 decade
Reimbursement models across different insurance types "should consider expanding their coverage of mental health treatment in ED settings," said...
Commentary
Exploring cannabis use by older adults
An exploration of trends in cannabis use by older adults and potential impact in terms of health is timely and important, said Kultaj Kaleka.
Opinion
A doctor conquers his demons
"Perhaps the thing I liked best about [Dr. Adam B.] Hill's memoir is that he proposes some solutions," said Dr. Dinah Miller.
Latest News
Addiction specialist charged in $681 million treatment fraud case
Prosecutors allege that Dr. Michael Ligotti played a central role in a scheme in which Medicare and private insurers paid millions in fraudulent...