Buprenorphine for Substance Use Disorder: Is Certification Right for Your Practice?
There is enormous need for well-trained providers who are educated in treating opioid use disorder.
Addiction
Opioid Epidemic: Is Overdose More Likely if a Family Member Has a Prescription?
Investigators examined whether opioid overdose is more likely if a family member has a prescription. We review their findings.
Lofexidine May Effectively Mitigate Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
Treatment with lofexidine may provide better control of the symptoms of opioid withdrawal syndrome compared with placebo.
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking to Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Youth
The USPSTF finds that the current evidence is insufficient to recommend primary care-based interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Problematic Alcohol, Cannabis Consumption and Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain
Participants with current moderate to severe chronic pain and opioid use were assessed for substance abuse problems.
Post-Detoxification Primary Care Treatment Linked to Reduced Illicit Opioid Use
Linkage to office-based buprenorphine treatment reduced illicit opioid use and increased days of buprenorphine treatment in patients discharged from a short-term detoxification program.
Co-Occurring Use of Opioids, Cannabis Tied to Poorer Mental Health
Adults who take prescription opioids for severe chronic pain are more likely to have increased anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues if they also use cannabis.
USPSTF Requests Comments on Illicit Drug Use Screening Recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for illicit drug use in adults; the draft is available for public comment through Sept. 9, 2019.
Prescription Drug Misuse Common in High Schoolers
Misuse of prescription drugs is common among high school students, and those misusing prescription drugs frequently obtain them from multiple sources.
Short-Term CBT Shows Promise for Internet and Computer Game Addiction
A short-term cognitive behavioral therapy program was associated with improvements in self-reported symptoms, time spent online, and psychosocial functioning.
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