Addiction Medicine
From the Journals
Adulterants in street drugs could increase susceptibility to COVID
“The clinical message would be that our [substance use] patients ... need to be prioritized for [COVID-19] vaccination,” said Dr. Mark S. Gold.
Conference Coverage
National poll shows ‘concerning’ impact of COVID on Americans’ mental health
In the new poll, about 4 in 10 Americans (41%) report they are more anxious than last year, down from just over 60%.
FDA/CDC
FDA OKs higher-dose naloxone nasal spray for opioid overdose
Kloxxado delivers 8 mg of naloxone into the nasal cavity, which is twice as much as the 4 mg of naloxone contained in Narcan.
Feature
The cloudy role of cannabis as a neuropsychiatric treatment
Medical cannabis has been made widely available to patients and has largely outpaced the clinical evidence.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Measuring cotinine to monitor tobacco use and smoking cessation
For certain patients, cotinine screening may be a valuable addition to their treatment.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Cannabinoid-based medications for pain
Interest in these agents may be outpacing the evidence supporting their analgesic benefits.
Latest News
Marijuana vaping more common among Hispanic teens
A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Latino students were more likely to vape marijuana than were their...
From the Journals
Doctors more likely to prescribe opioids to COVID ‘long-haulers,’ raising addiction fears
The new study “suggests to me that many clinicians still don’t get it,” said Dr. Andrew Kolodny.
Opinion
Adolescent substance use and the COVID-19 pandemic
Now is a key time for assessment, support, and conversation with teens and families.
Commentary
How physicians can provide better care to transgender patients
Those transgender patients who seek care often have unpleasant experiences.
Feature
An international trip: Global experts weigh in on psychedelics
In most, if not all, countries, it is still illegal to prescribe psychedelics in other than a research setting.