Addiction Medicine
From the Journals
Cigarette smoking is associated with prefrontal function in patients with schizophrenia
A cross-sectional study may shed “fresh light on the elevated rates of smoking in schizophrenia,” the researchers said.
Conference Coverage
For OUD patients, ‘a lot of work to be done’
LAS VEGAS – “There is still a lot of diversion, and there are some prescription ‘hot spots’ in the Southeast,” Dr. Karen J. Hartwell said.
From the Journals
Another round of research shows ketamine may help alcoholism
During the 21 days after treatment infusion, 17.6% of those in the ketamine had a heavy drinking day, compared with 40.9% of those in the...
From the Journals
U.S. heroin use: Good news, bad news?
Plateau in use might reflect a switch to fentanyl, SAMHSA investigators said.
Feature
Funding failures: Tobacco prevention and cessation
Most states fall far below minimum spending guidelines, according to American Lung Association.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010
From the Journals
Rural treatment of opioid use disorder increasingly driven by nonphysician workforce
With physician exodus from rural America, a new cadre of nurse practitioners and physician assistants is providing evidence-based treatment for...
Opinion
Cannabis use in pregnancy and lactation: A changing landscape
Some questions, such as potential differences in the effects of exposure during pregnancy or lactation based on the route of administration (...
News
EVALI update warns of chemicals in vaping products
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show 82% of EVALI patients reported using a vaping product containing THC.
Latest News
Surgeon General scolds docs for failing to help patients quit smoking
Two thirds of adult smokers say they want to quit, but only 40% report that their doctor has advised them to stop.
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FDA advisers set high bar for new opioids
Two days of FDA discussion over three new opioids seeking U.S. approval highlighted the barriers these drugs now face.