Addiction Medicine
Original Research
The benefits of a standardized approach to opioid prescribing
This initiative increased patient acceptance of controlled substance agreements and random urine drug screening, and it led many patients to...
Commentary
Doing our part to dismantle the opioid crisis
We were part of the problem and must be part of the solution.
Applied Evidence
Is it time to taper that opioid? (And how best to do it)
This guide will help you to determine when to start an opioid taper and how to do so while maintaining pain control and minimizing the risk that...
Practice Alert Podcast
Teens & tobacco use: USPSTF issues draft recs on prevention, cessation
The US Preventive Services Task Force has released a draft recommendation that indicates behavioral interventions can reduce the chances of...
Commentary
Fetal alcohol exposure overlooked again?
Ask pregnant women this question: “When did you realize you were pregnant and were you doing any social drinking before you knew?” Dr. Carl C....
Feature
Pharmacist stigma a barrier to rural buprenorphine access
SAN ANTONIO – The role of pharmacists in access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder has been neglected but remains an...
News from the FDA/CDC
Smoking-cessation attempts changed little over 7-year span
“Smokers should be encouraged to keep trying to quit until they succeed, and health care providers should be encouraged to keep supporting smokers...
News from the FDA/CDC
Drug overdose deaths declined in 2018
Drop of 4.2% from 2017 shows “we’re beginning to win the fight against” opioid use disorder and addiction, said HHS Secretary Alex Azar.
From the Journals
Vaping device marketers take aim at youth through social media
More than a third of JUUL-related posts contained overt promotional content that highlighted ways to obtain products at reduced cost, such as...
Feature
Medicare going in ‘right direction’ on opioid epidemic
About 174,000 Medicare beneficiaries received such medication-assisted treatment in 2018, according to the HHS Office of Inspector General.
From the Journals
Opioid exposure leads to poor perinatal and postnatal outcomes
Data from women at increased risk for opioid abuse show need for long-term support for mothers and children.