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After March 2020, overdose deaths not involving methadone continued to increase whereas methadone-involved overdose deaths remained stable.

Overdose Death Rates Before and After Take-Home Methadone Policy

According to a new report from the CDC, as fatal drug overdoses increase across the board, the Black and Indigenous communities represent a significantly greater death rates.

Increasing Overdose Death Rates are Highest Among Black, Indigenous Individuals

Data suggest continued prescribing, not initial prescribing, is linked to opioid addiction risk among exposed family members.

Post-Surgery Opioid Refills Increase Risk of Household Misuse, Chronic Use

Buprenorphine has shown to be effective and has the potential for widespread use to address the opioid epidemic. A subset of individuals with OUD have been acquiring it without a prescription. 

Stephen Crystal, PhD: Buprenorphine has Potential for Widespread Treatment of OUD

An Ohio State researcher discusses a new medical center education program for navigating addiction risk in pain patients.

Educating Third-Year Students on Opioid Use Disorder, Pain Management

Varenicline was efficacious at weeks 12, 24, and 52 of the trial compared with placebo in a smoking cessation program. 

Varenicline Use Benefits Smoking Cessation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes  

During the analysis, investigators became fascinated by how many patients entered the buprenorphine treatment program for OUD having already been taking the drug without a prescription. 

Stephen Crystal, PhD: Buprenorphine Use Prior to Treatment Linked with Better Outcomes

While young adults may be resistant to drinking interventions, improving sleep behavior can indirectly reduce hazardous drinking. 

Improving Sleep Behavior May Reduce Alcohol Use in Young Adults

Since the delivery of these medications were disrupted during the pandemic, members of racial and ethnic minority groups experienced an increased risk of opioid overdose, compared with White individuals.

Decreased Access to Buprenorphine Significantly Affects Minorities with OUD

The public perception of marijuana has shifted significantly, and Dr. Timothy Fong addresses how to keep up with progressive research and what risk factors still need to be better understood. 

Timothy Fong, MD: Cannabis Comes with Concerns and Therapeutic Potential

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