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New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based...
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COVID-19 prompts ‘lifesaving’ policy change for opioid addiction
Patients in some opioid treatment programs will be allowed to take home their medication.
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For OUD patients, ‘a lot of work to be done’
LAS VEGAS – “There is still a lot of diversion, and there are some prescription ‘hot spots’ in the Southeast,” Dr. Karen J. Hartwell said.
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Another round of research shows ketamine may help alcoholism
During the 21 days after treatment infusion, 17.6% of those in the ketamine had a heavy drinking day, compared with 40.9% of those in the...
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CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010
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Opioid deaths boost donor heart supply
SNOWMASS, COLO. – The size of the donor heart pool for transplantation, flat for decades, is growing significantly.
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Surgeon General scolds docs for failing to help patients quit smoking
Two thirds of adult smokers say they want to quit, but only 40% report that their doctor has advised them to stop.
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The suicide wars
Dr. Dinah Miller says some people are determined to end their own lives, and for these individuals, suicide may not be preventable.
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IHS and AAP Issue Recommendations on Prenatal Exposure to Opioids
To reduce the high risk of intrauterine exposure to opioids among native communities, the Indian Health Service and American Academy of Pediatrics...
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Cannabis users struggle to quit cigarettes
Cigarette smokers who also use cannabis have lower smoking cessation rates than those who don’t use cannabis.