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.
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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.
Anxiety Sensitivity Mediates Effects of Depression, Anxiety on Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain
Anxiety sensitivity may mediate the indirect effect of anxiety and depressive symptoms on opioid misuse in those with chronic pain.
AMA Releases Recommendations for Opioid Use Disorder, Pain During COVID-19
The AMA called for alterations for insurers, including terminating cost-sharing and prior authorization for chronic pain and OUD medications and removing restrictions on Medicaid preferred drug lists.
Opioid-Related Unintentional Deaths and Suicides Have Increased Since 2000
Between 2000 and 2017, unintentional deaths and suicides related to opioid use have increased substantially, whereas overall deaths from have decreased.
Navigating Patient Pain Under Stricter Opioid Prescribing Laws
Investigators explored concerns with regard to opioid prescribing in compliance with new regulations in a commentary piece.
Health Disparities in Rural America: Current Challenges and Future Solutions
Rural America is falling behind in many of the top health categories, including heart disease, cancer, and lower life expectancy.
Low-Barrier Interim Buprenorphine Treatment Effective in Emerging Adults
Although emerging adults reported a higher prevalence of intravenous drug use and more severe employment, legal, and psychiatric problems at intake, they achieved dramatic improvements in response to interim buprenorphine treatment.
Most Patients With Opioid-Related Hospitalizations Have Chronic Conditions
Since patients with chronic diseases are often prescribed opioids, researchers sought to examine the association between opioid-related hospitalization and patients with chronic disease. Since patients with chronic diseases are often prescribed opioids, researchers sought to examine the association between opioid-related hospitalization and patients with chronic disease.
Promotion of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Aimed at Urban, Not Rural, Prescribers
Researchers looked at data for 18,318 physicians who received opioid use disorder medication promotions, totaling $9.6 million during the study period.
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