Addiction Medicine
News
CDC warns of hepatitis A outbreaks in injection drug users
Gap in vaccine availability now has been solved.
Conference Coverage
Impact of marijuana on sleep not well understood
BALTIMORE – More research is needed on the impact of medical marijuana on sleep disorders.
News from the FDA/CDC
Youth tobacco use shows ‘promising declines’
E-cigarettes are now the most popular form of tobacco among middle school students and third among high school students.
Feature
Marijuana’s perceived approval ratings on the rise
High schoolers believe that their parents are more accepting now than in 1979.
Feature
AMA: Opioid prescriptions down since 2013
Number of providers registered for prescription drug monitoring programs has tripled since 2014.
Pearl of the Month
What is causing my patients’ macrocytosis?
How to find the source of an incidental finding of macrocytosis, especially in patients without anemia.
Video
Link between alcohol consumption, neuroinflammation has possible treatment implications
NEW YORK – New findings suggest possible role for adjunctive treatments and supplements for treating alcohol addiction.
From the Journals
Hefty rewards pay off in smoking-cessation study
Smokers were more likely to quit for 6 months after a target date if they got $600 worth of incentives or cash.
Video
SAMHSA’s new general embarks on a new mission
Dr. Elinore F. McCance-Katz wants the agency to shift its focus away from peer-support services and toward evidence-based treatments.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Pills alone not the answer for pain management
SANDESTIN, FLA. – A variety of approaches to pain management is absolutely crucial in the area of opioid abuse.
Conference Coverage
Drug-related deaths continue to rise in United States
TORONTO – As pregnant women use more opioids, NAS rates are soaring; they rose from 1.2/1,000 U.S. hospital births in 2000 to 8/1,000 in 2014.