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Addiction
FDA Approves Opioid Agonist Oliceridine
August 07, 2020
Article
The indication limits the new opioid to clinical setting use—no take-home prescriptions.
Pilot Program Increases Prescribers of Medication For Opioid Use Disorder
June 29, 2020
Article
The project demonstrates success in increasing availability and access of opioid-related services to residents of rural counties experiencing high overdose rates.
Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery May Burden Public Health
June 26, 2020
Article
It is important to evaluate opioid use among patients before surgery to modify patient-level risk factors.
Combined CBT and Pharmacotherapy Effective For Substance Use Disorder
June 19, 2020
Article
The combined treatment is more effective than usual care and pharmacotherapy for adults with alcohol or substance use disorder.
Nearly 1-in-10 Heart Surgery Patients Develops Persistent Opioid Use
June 18, 2020
Article
New research from Penn Medicine indicates 9.6% of heart surgery patients develop persistent opioid use post-procedure.
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Poor Mental Health
June 02, 2020
Article
High-potency cannabis use led to an increase in cannabis use frequency, as well as cannabis problems.
Electronic Cigarette Use Might Cause Lung Dysfunction
May 17, 2020
Article
Electronic nicotine device use could lead to a number of respiratory outcomes such as wheezing and dry coughs.
Substance Abuse Disorders Particularly Concerning During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 27, 2020
Article
In a virtual APA session, Nora D. Volkow, MD, discusses how vaping can increase the risk of individuals of developing infections from the coronavirus.
Explaining the Pathways of Alcohol Abuse
April 27, 2020
Article
A look at the 3 stages of alcohol abuse and the state of mental health throughout it.
Treating, Understanding Substance Use in Pregnant Women
April 26, 2020
Article
Substance use is common in as many as 10% of pregnant women in the US. What are the risks of each substances, and what are the proven methods of treatment?