Opioid-Related Disorders

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Mailed At-Home Disposal Kits Increase Opioid Disposal Rates

Mailed at-home disposal kits increase self-reported opioid disposal rates after common surgical procedures.

Opioid Mortality Rates Increase for American Indian/Alaska Natives

From 1999 to 2019, opioid only and opioid/polysubstance-related mortality rates increased among the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) population.

ED Opioid Rx Prescribing Reduced By Direct Provider Feedback

A large, sustained reduction in opioid prescribing by emergency clinicians is possible through an intervention using direct, personalized feedback to clinicians and an electronic dashboard for peer comparison.

FDA Considers Mail-Back Envelope as New Disposal Method for Opioids

The Agency is currently seeking public comment on this potential modification to the existing Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.

Opioid-Related Mortality Increased in Ontario, Canada

Opioid-related mortality in Ontario, Canada, increased between 2003 and 2020, with the highest rates now seen among younger individuals.

Local Interventions Can Reduce Opioid Rx After Urologic Surgery

Successful reduction in opioid prescriptions following urological surgery can be achieved through a variety of interventions without compromising pain control.

Drug Overdose Deaths Increased in Teens Due to Fentanyls

Overdose death rates among teens rose sharply beginning in 2020 largely due to fentanyls.

Benefits of Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder Go Beyond Addiction Recovery

A review on the impact of buprenorphine on social determinants of health was recently published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment.

Gaps in Care Exist Among Teens and Older Adults With Opioid Use Disorder

The researchers analyzed past-year medication for opioid use disorder in individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder who received some type of treatment.

Methadone Rx Best Option for Opioid Use Disorder

A roundup on legislative and organizational initiatives to stem the rising rates of drug overdose deaths.