Opioid Resource Center
From the Journals
In California, opioids most often prescribed in low-income, mostly white areas
Opioid-related overdose deaths are highest in low-income white areas.
From the Journals
Residential HCV program improves veterans’ diagnosis and care
MDedge Psychcast
Rural suicidality and resilience
Addressing suicide in rural communities presents unique challenges.
Evidence-Based Reviews
Injectable extended-release naltrexone for opioid dependence: 3 studies
Here we summarize 3 studies to describe which patients might be optimal candidates for XR-NTX, its success in comparison with BUP-NX, and...
From the Journals
Buprenorphine for NAS shows promise in reducing length of stay
Up to 70% of newborns with NAS will require pharmacologic treatment to alleviate symptoms.
Conference Coverage
Opioids appear safe for sickle cell pain
SAN DIEGO – For sickle cell patients, opioid-related mortality is essentially a “never” event.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA labeling templates smooth way for OTC naloxone
The templates aim to ease the submission process for manufacturers.
What Your Patients are Hearing
Pain doctor explains liberal opioid prescribing; actor uses skills for science
In a single 16-month period, Dr. Barry Schultz reportedly dispensed 800,000 opioid pills from his office pharmacy.
From the Journals
App aims to detect respiratory failure in opioid overdoses
If a disordered breathing pattern is detected, the app is designed to send a text message to a prespecified contact.
What Your Patients are Hearing
Glenn Close fights stigma; empty nesters share pleasures, pains
The actress’s foundation, Bring Change to Mind, strives to move discussions about mental health into the mainstream.
Daily News Podcast
Think outside lower body for pelvic pain
The editor-in-chief of Blood has a few tips on how you can get your work published.