Addiction Medicine
From the Journals
Rising meth-related heart failure admissions a ‘crisis,’ costly for society
‘They’re not going to die from it overnight, but it will damage the heart slowly,’ a researcher said. Meth-related HF admissions exploded in the...
Feature
Psychiatric genomics has a diversity problem
For a long time researchers thought including “multiple ancestries in first rounds of genetic analyses” was too complicated, said Dr. Laramie...
From the Journals
Legalization of cannabis tied to drop in opioid-related ED visits
Nearly half of the U.S. population lives in a state that allows recreational cannabis use.
Feature
Record number of U.S. drug overdoses in 2020
The spikes are largely attributed to the rise in the use of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
Commentary
COVID-19’s impact on internet gaming disorder among children and adolescents
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being of youth has been significant.
From the Journals
Cannabis use tied to increased risk for suicidal thoughts, actions
"We cannot establish that cannabis use caused increased suicidality," said Dr. Nora Volkow. "However, it is likely that these two factors...
FDA/CDC
Pfizer halts distribution of stop-smoking pill Chantix
The distribution pause was ordered out of abundance of caution while further testing is conducted.
From the Journals
Does vitamin D deficiency play a role in opioid addiction?
"We found that modulating vitamin D levels changes multiple addictive behaviors to both UV and opioids," said Dr. Lajos Kemény.
From the Journals
Obesity amplifies harmful effects of alcohol on the liver
“Clinicians should consider the presence of overweight and obesity when they discuss defining safe alcohol levels for their patients,” said Dr....
Feature
Physician convicted in buprenorphine scheme faces up to 20 years in prison
The West Virgina Board of Medicine suspended the license of Sriramloo Kesari, MD, 78, in February 2020.
Feature
Child suicides drive Colorado hospital to declare state of emergency
"I've been in pediatrics for two decades and have never seen anything like this before," said Dr. David Brumbaugh.