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Boom in sports betting spurs new guidance on gambling disorder
There are no FDA-approved drugs for gambling disorder, but new evidence supports the use of certain agents, such as naltrexone and OTC N-...
From the Journals
Short-acting opioids needed for withdrawal in U.S. hospitals, say experts
The short-acting drugs can complement methadone and buprenorphine to help patients get faster relief and help patients stay in the hospital to...
From the Journals
Lithium’s antisuicidal effects questioned
The researchers note that the study did not reach its original recruitment goal.
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Moms’ cannabis use in pregnancy tied to anxiety and hyperactivity in offspring
May have epigenetic immunomodulatory effects affecting neurodevelopment
FDA/CDC
U.S. overdose deaths hit an all-time high
Fentanyl and methamphetamine are contributing to rising numbers of fatalities, federal officials say.
Hard Talk
Britney Spears – Reflections on conservatorship
Regardless of whether psychiatry attempts to stay out of such affairs publicly, our field remains intimately involved in the process itself.
Conference Coverage
Warn patients about illicit drugs doctored with fentanyl
Most patients with drug use disorders are testing positive for fentanyl at his center, said Dr. Edwin A. Salsitz, of Mount Sinai Beth Israel.
Conference Coverage
Cannabis use: Messages remain mixed across diagnoses
Medscape Live and this news organization are owned by the same parent company. Dr. Martinez and Dr. Sarris reported no financial conflicts of...
From the Journals
Good news, bad news for buprenorphine in opioid use disorder
The findings “underscore the need to pursue actions that expand access to buprenorphine-based OUD treatment,” said Dr. Beth Han and associates.
Hard Talk
Substance use or substance use disorder: A question of judgment
Should we discharge the intoxicated patient as soon as they are safe to walk out or make every effort possible to find long-term solutions?
FDA/CDC
FDA OKs new high-dose naloxone product for opioid overdose
“The higher intramuscular doses of naloxone in ZIMHI should result in more rapid and higher levels of naloxone in the systemic circulation.”