Latest News

Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors Among Drug Users

Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2018 to assess the impact of drug and alcohol use on cardiometabolic disease risk factors.

Behavioral Program Improves Chronic Pain Outcomes in Substance Use Disorder

Behavioral management of chronic pain may improve addiction treatment outcomes.

Examining Traffic Fatalities Following Legalization of Recreational Cannabis

Researchers believe traffic fatalities may have increased in Colorado due to the state’s cannabis tourism industry, which is not as robust in Washington State.

Anxiety Sensitivity Mediates Effects of Depression, Anxiety on Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain

Anxiety sensitivity may mediate the indirect effect of anxiety and depressive symptoms on opioid misuse in those with chronic pain.

Recovery Protocol Reduces Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery

Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols can reduce postoperative use of opioids in patients undergoing elective spine and peripheral nerve surgical procedures.

About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder

About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.

CDC: In 2018, 5.1 Percent of Adults Engaged in Heavy Drinking

In 2018, about 5 percent of U.S. adults engaged in heavy drinking during the previous year.

State Policies Allowing Cannabis Use for OUD Affect Dispensary Marketing

State policies that allow OUD for medical cannabis use were linked to dispensaries marketing unsupported claims for the use of cannabis for OUD.

Extended Shelf Life Approved for Narcan Nasal Spray

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist indicated for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose.

Dramatic Increase Occurring in Overdose Fatalities

There has been a dramatic increase in overdose fatalities involving illicit opioids, stimulants, heroin, and cocaine but a simultaneous dramatic drop in the use of prescription opioids.