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Efficacy of Bundled HIV, HCV Testing for People With Substance Abuse Disorders Examined

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Bradley van Paridon

By providing bundled HIV and HCV testing, substance use disorder treatment programs may create increased awareness of infection status among people with substance abuse disorders.

Record Number of Overdose Deaths Recorded in US Last Year

The United States reached a grim record last year with nearly 71,000 drug overdose deaths.

Overdose Deaths Down at Supervised Drug Consumption Sites

At unsanctioned safe drug consumption sites, where participants are allowed to inject illicit drugs under the supervision of trained personnel, overdoses are less likely to result in death.

Adults With Pain at Increased Risk For Cannabis Use Disorder

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Jessica Nye, PhD

The increased risk for frequent nonmedical cannabis use among individuals with pain was elevated when comparing between surveys in the 2 time periods.

Filling Opioid Prescriptions Postpartum Increases Risk for Serious Opioid-Related Events

Filling an opioid prescription in the postpartum period is associated with an increased risk for serious opioid-related events, with the risk increasing with the number of prescriptions filled.

Uptick in Buprenorphine Use for OUD Likely Attributed to NP, PA Prescribing Habits

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Madeline Morr

Researchers sought to examine national- and county-level buprenorphine prescription patterns by patient demographics and clinician specialty, and county-level characteristics associated with buprenorphine dispensing.

Insomnia and Alcohol Consumption Linked to ADHD Symptoms

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Emily Pond

Among adults without a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, heavy alcohol use predicted more severe ADHD symptoms.

Opioid Use Common Among Patients With Migraine

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Madeline Morr

Approximately one-third of patients with migraine reported using opioids to treat their symptoms, a practice that contrasts with current guidelines.

Psychiatric Comorbidities May Raise Risk for Sedative Use Disorder in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder

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Emily Pond

Over half of the sample attained opioids through their own prescription, and 47.2% of patients with co-occurring sedative use disorder attained sedatives by prescription.

USPSTF Report Finds Counseling Does Not Reduce Illicit Drug Use in Pediatric, Young Adults

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Madeline Morr

The USPSTF has updated its 2014 evidence report on the potential benefits and harms of interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults.