Addiction Medicine
Commentary
Tribute: Herb Kleber’s ‘generosity of spirit’ matched by few
Dr. Kleber “enabled the research careers of a whole new generation of leaders” in addiction medicine.
Conference Coverage
Most profiles of mass shooters do not include mental illness
AUSTIN, TEX. – The real keys to mass shootings are access to firearms and substance use, experts say.
Latest News
Drug overdose deaths down since late 2017
Longer-term trend, however, shows an increase of 2.7% during the 12 months ending in March 2018, compared with March 2017.
From the Journals
XR-naltrexone beats oral medication for opioid use disorder
After 6 months, 57% of patients in the XR-naltrexone group were retained in treatment, compared with 28% of the oral group.
Conference Coverage
Big drinkers face newly appreciated massive health burden
BARCELONA – “The numbers are so shocking that you have to take it seriously.”
Commentary
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.
Commentary
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.
Conference Coverage
Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...
From the Journals
Teens who vape are likely to add cigarette smoking
Vaping by teens often leads to adding cigarettes and possibly alcohol and marijuana use.
Latest News
Eat, toke or vape: Teens not too picky when it comes to pot’s potpourri
“We are concerned about the developing teen brain, the potential effects on cognitive development, mood and exposure to cannabinoids and chemicals...
Daily News Podcast
Does America have a gabapentinoid problem?
And atrial fibrillation guidelines may miss the mark with oral anticoagulation.