For Substance Abusers, Odds of Opioid Use Increase With Cannabis Use
For US adults with problem substance use who use nonmedical opioids, the odds of opioid use are increased on days when cannabis is used.
Opioid-Related Disorder
Long-Term Relief After Extended-Release Buprenorphine Treatment Among Individuals With Opioid Dependency
Reporting on three cases of successful transition from low dose sublingual buprenorphine to a single injection of 100 mg extended release buprenorphine.
Previously FDA-Approved Opioid Products Did Not Have Adequate Safety Assessment
Opioid products approved by the FDA between 1997 and 2018 relied on short- or intermediate-term studies that did not adequately analyze safety outcomes.
FYN Gene Linked to Heroin Use Disorder Treatment
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.
Reported NSAID Allergy Increases Risk for OUD in Chronic Back Pain
Adults with chronic back pain who had adverse allergic reactions to NSAIDs are at higher risk for developing an opioid use disorder.
FDA Requires Boxed Warning Update for Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are widely used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety disorders, insomnia and seizures.
The Rising Incidence of Burnout Among Mental Health Professionals
Burnout is on the rise among psychiatrists. Explore the driving factors behind this trend and learn key interventions to avoid its negative effects.
Program Improves Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV Care
The Targeting Effective Analgesia in Clinics for HIV intervention is a promising strategy for improving adherence to opioid prescribing guidelines among HIV care providers and their patients on chronic opioid therapy.
Recovery Protocol Reduces Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols can reduce postoperative use of opioids in patients undergoing elective spine and peripheral nerve surgical procedures.
About Half of Waivered Clinicians Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder
About half of waivered clinicians prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder and most treat at levels below their patient limits.
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