Medication Treatment for Substance Abuse Increased in Facilities
From 2007 to 2016, there was an increase in the proportion of substance use treatment facilities offering medication treatment.
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Youths Who Use Marijuana Are at Increased Risk for Acute Psychotic Symptoms
Investigators examined whether adolescents who use marijuana heavily develop acute psychotic symptoms at a much higher rate than youths who use marijuana minimally or not at all.
Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use Motivated by Pain Relief in Adolescence Predicts Later SUD
A set of characteristics of nonmedical use of prescription opioids in adolescents may help identify youth at high risk for substance use disorder, including opioid misuse, in early midlife.
Physical, Sexual Abuse and Concurrent Opioid/Benzodiazepine Use in Chronic Pain
Patients with chronic pain and a history of physical and sexual abuse were found to be more likely to concurrently use benzodiazepine and opioids.
Novel FAAH Inhibitor May Reduce Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms in Men
The investigational fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor PF-04457845 may decrease cannabis withdrawal symptoms and dependence in men.
Prevalence of Benzodiazepine Use, Misuse Among US Adults Analyzed
Alprazolam was found to be the most commonly misused benzodiazepine.
Use of Telemedicine Low for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The use of telemedicine for substance use disorder is relatively low in a commercially insured population.
FDA Warns Two Companies About Bogus Opioid Addiction Treatment
Warning letters about products illegally marketed as treatments for opioid addiction, pain, and anxiety have been sent to 2 companies, the FDA said Tuesday.
Prescription Digital Therapeutic reSET Now Available for Patients With SUD
Sandoz and Pear Therapeutics announced the availability of reSET, the first prescription digital therapeutic for patients with substance use disorder.
Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Psychotic, Depressive Symptoms
Two studies indicate a link between cannabis use and mental health concerns, starting in adolescence and continuing into adulthood.
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