With the use of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) increasing, this study looked at ATS overdose-involved emergency department visit trends and visit characteristics associated with ATS overdose.
Research indicates that the 5-HT2A receptor antagonist M100907 attenuates several psychostimulant-induced behaviors. However, these findings have not been extended to methamphetamine. This study investigated the effects of M100907 on acquisition of methamphetamine-CPP and methamphetamine-induced anxiety-like behavior.
For US adults with problem substance use who use nonmedical opioids, the odds of opioid use are increased on days when cannabis is used.
Investigators revealed distinct neuronal and non-neuronal epigenetic signatures and identified a locus in the proximity of the gene encoding tyrosine kinase FYN as the most affected region in neurons.
Alcohol use disorder hospitalizations increased from 1998 to 2016, while in-hospital mortality for patients hospitalized with Alcohol use disorder decreased.
Pregnancy and insurance status were significant barriers to obtaining appointments for opioid use disorder treatment.
Substance use disorder is associated with a higher risk for COVID-19 than that seen in the general population, as well as worse outcomes.
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 management of chronic pain may improve addiction treatment outcomes.
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.
