Fatal Drug Overdoses in Ohio in 2020 Spiked Weeks After National Emergency Declaration, Early Lockdowns
Researchers compared the numbers of reported drug overdose deaths per week from January 2018 through October 10, 2020. archers
Opioid-Use Disorder
Kloxxado, a Higher Dose Naloxone Nasal Spray, Gets FDA Approval
Kloxxado is intended for immediate administration as emergency therapy in settings where opioids may be present.
Supply Steady for Existing Patients Receiving Opioids During COVID-19
Existing patients receiving opioid analgesics and buprenorphine for opioid use disorder have continued to receive medications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buprenorphine Prescriptions Rose During the Beginning of the Pandemic
Opioid overdose deaths increased during the pandemic, possibly due to less access to care. The study researchers examined how the pandemic affected patients already prescribed opioids as well as new patients.
AAO/HNS Issue Guideline for Opioid Use After Otolaryngologic Surgery
In addition to these strong recommendations, other recommendations from the guideline development group include provision of advice prior to surgery relating to the expected duration and severity of pain.
NICE Releases New UK Guideline for Assessment and Management of Chronic Pain
This guideline, developed in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians, is aimed at health care professionals, commissioners, and providers of services; people with chronic primary or secondary pain; and the families of chronic pain patients.
HHS Issues Guidelines Expanding Access to Buprenorphine Treatment
Eligible practitioners who are licensed and registered to prescribe controlled substances are now exempt from certain statutory certification requirements related to training, counseling, and other ancillary services for prescribing buprenorphine.
High Fluidity of Opioid Use Behaviors Among Adults With Chronic Noncancer Pain
While there are concerns about long-term prescribed opioid use among individuals with chronic noncancer pain, until now there hasn’t been a study which investigated whether the same patients engage in a risky pattern of use in the long term.
Younger Age at First Drug Use Tied to Faster Transition to Substance Use Disorder
Past-year substance use disorder higher for adolescents than young adults at all examined time frames since first use
Preventive and Chronic Illness Care Poorer Among Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder
The study authors measured the quality of non-opioid use disorder (OUD) preventive and chronic illness care and care coordination for individuals with OUD compared with individuals without OUD.
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