In Certain Opioid Overdose Cases, Larger Naloxone Doses May Be Necessary
Overdose resulting from carfentanil ingestion may require larger doses of naloxone for successful resuscitation, according to a new case report.
Opioid-Related Disorder
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.
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.
US Opioid Crisis Prompts Proposed Changes to Patient Confidentiality Rule
Federal health officials have proposed a revamp of patient confidentiality regulations to encourage coordination among medical professionals treating people for opioid addiction.
Opioid Addiction Treatment Used More in States That Expanded Medicaid
A fivefold increase was seen in Medicaid-covered prescriptions for buprenorphine during 2011 to 2018.
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.
2012 to 2018 Saw Substantial Rise in Naloxone Dispensing
Regional variation in naloxone dispensing considerable; rates lowest in most rural counties.
Using Digital Therapeutics to Treat Substance Use Disorders
The convenience and confidentiality of computer-based and mobile technologies may encourage more individuals with substance use disorders to access treatment.
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