Progress Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The 10-item progress assessment tool represents a pragmatic approach to ongoing monitoring in substance use disorders.
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Cannabidiol Evaluated as Potential Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder
Cannabidiol (CBD) may be a safe and effective treatment option for cannabis use disorder.
Some Occult Overdose Deaths Misclassified as Cardiac Arrests
A considerable proportion of deaths attributed to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are actually caused by occult overdose.
Efficacy of Bundled HIV, HCV Testing for People With Substance Abuse Disorders Examined
By providing bundled HIV and HCV testing, substance use disorder treatment programs may create increased awareness of infection status among people with substance abuse disorders.
Record Number of Overdose Deaths Recorded in US Last Year
The United States reached a grim record last year with nearly 71,000 drug overdose deaths.
Overdose Deaths Down at Supervised Drug Consumption Sites
At unsanctioned safe drug consumption sites, where participants are allowed to inject illicit drugs under the supervision of trained personnel, overdoses are less likely to result in death.
Adults With Pain at Increased Risk For Cannabis Use Disorder
The increased risk for frequent nonmedical cannabis use among individuals with pain was elevated when comparing between surveys in the 2 time periods.
Filling Opioid Prescriptions Postpartum Increases Risk for Serious Opioid-Related Events
Filling an opioid prescription in the postpartum period is associated with an increased risk for serious opioid-related events, with the risk increasing with the number of prescriptions filled.
Uptick in Buprenorphine Use for OUD Likely Attributed to NP, PA Prescribing Habits
Researchers sought to examine national- and county-level buprenorphine prescription patterns by patient demographics and clinician specialty, and county-level characteristics associated with buprenorphine dispensing.
Insomnia and Alcohol Consumption Linked to ADHD Symptoms
Among adults without a clinical diagnosis of ADHD, heavy alcohol use predicted more severe ADHD symptoms.
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