Addiction Medicine
News from the FDA/CDC
Synthetic opioids drive spike in U.S. fatal drug overdoses
Spurned by physicians, more users seem to be turning to street drugs that contain fentanyl and similar substances.
Opinion
Liquid nicotine in e-cigarettes could prove more addictive; gratitude tied to less anxiety, depression
The image of inhaling the vapor from electronic cigarettes – vaping – is presented by some as an innocuous substitute to smoking traditional...
News
With hemp now legal, FDA reaffirms rules for cannabis compounds
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ICYMI: EP 01 Lorenzo Norris
A look back at our very first edition.
From the Journals
Extended-release naltrexone competes with buprenorphine-naloxone combo
Anxiety, depression, and insomnia “symptoms should not preclude the choice to leave opioid agonist treatment and to start treatment with [extended...
Daily News Podcast
Opioids don’t top NSAIDs for chronic pain
And canakinumab has a remarkable effect on knee and hip replacement risk.
Latest News
Surgeon general takes on teen vaping; medical groups show support
The U.S. surgeon general’s advisory calls for immediate action to “protect the health of our nation’s young people.”
Daily News Podcast
Insulin loses its starting spot
And fewer migraines may signal greater diabetes risk in women.
From the Journals
Chronic opioid use during pregnancy linked with reduced head circumference in NAS newborns
Of neonates with NAS, 87% were born to mothers prescribed opioid agonist medication–assisted treatment.
Latest News
Vaping soars among American teens in 2018 survey
A take-home message for clinicians is the need to emphasize to teens that “vaping is not innocuous and not harmless,” Dr. Richard Miech said.
Feature
USPSTF issues draft research plan on opioid use disorder prevention
Public comment is sought on the research plan.