ArticleGabapentin for alcohol use disorder: A good option, or cause for concern?Author:Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPHPublish date: December 2, 2019There is concern about this drug’s potential for abuse. Use it only as a second-line alternative, with caution.Read More
ArticleCannabis for peripheral neuropathy: The good, the bad, and the unknownAuthor:Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPHPublish date: December 3, 2018Even where it is legal, doctors should recommend it only after careful consideration.Read More
ArticleUse and misuse of opioid agonists in opioid addictionAuthor:Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPHPublish date: May 1, 2017Methadone and buprenorphine can reduce craving and opioid use but remain misunderstood and underused.Read More
ArticleUniversal precautions to reduce stimulant misuse in treating adult ADHDAuthor:Vania Modesto-Lowe, MD, MPHPublish date: August 1, 2015At each visit, assess the four ‘A’s: ADHD symptoms, activities of daily living, adverse events, and aberrant behavior.Read More
