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Overshadowed by opioids, meth is back and hospitalizations surge
Amphetamine-related hospitalizations jumped by about 245% during 2008-2015, dwarfing the rise in hospitalizations from other drugs, such as...
Opinion
Recognize gender expression in youth
Conference Coverage
Harnessing the power of urine tests in pain care
SAN DIEGO - Screening offers insight into drug use, says physician who offers series of tips
From the Journals
Despite declines in prenatal use of alcohol and cigarettes, cannabis use is on the rise
Public education concerning the effects that prenatal cannabis use may have on infant health is warranted.
From the Journals
USPSTF advises primary care to screen for unhealthy alcohol use
Evidence supports alcohol screening for adults, but data are insufficient for adolescents.
From the Journals
Despite access laws, barriers to naloxone remain
In Texas, 83.7% of chain pharmacies stocked naloxone and would dispense it without prescription; in California, just 23.5% of pharmacies would...
Conference Coverage
High rates of prescription opioid, benzodiazepine use observed in chronic liver disease
SAN FRANCISCO – Nearly one-quarter were receiving substantial high-dose opioid prescriptions.
News from the FDA/CDC
Cigarette smoking at lowest level ever
Prevalence dropped to 14% among adults in 2017, but control strategies need to “address the diversity of tobacco products.”
Conference Coverage
Identifying and stopping a likely mass shooter: A case study
AUSTIN, TEX. – Potential mass shootings that get disrupted offer lessons for prevention.
News
Many teens don’t know e-cigarettes contain nicotine
ORLANDO – “When you have these devices that have flavors like gummy bear and cotton candy and bubblegum, you are marketing to children.”
News
FDA approves sufentanil for adults with acute pain
The opioid is to used for only adult patients in settings that are closely controlled.