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VA ECHO Program Feasible for Management of Sleep Disorders
Most respondents anticipated sleep practice change from participation in virtual learning community
Substance Use Higher Among Patients from LA Versus Tijuana
Prevalence of patients with moderate-to-high use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco higher in Los Angeles
Health Care Provider Burnout Negatively Affects Quality, Safety
Health care provider burnout negatively linked to quality and safety of health care
2002 to 2014 Saw Increase in Marijuana Use in Women
And, only 9.8 percent of U.S. adult marijuana users in 2014 reported use for medical purposes
CDC: Fatal Drug Overdoses Up Significantly in the United States
Prescription opioids and heroin lead the increase, latest government data show
DEA Announces Critical Changes in Registration Renewal Process
The ability to renew a registration online after the expiration date will no longer be available
Opioid-Related Hospitalizations Up Sharply in the United States
Admissions due to heroin, prescription opioids rose 64 percent over decade
‘Zombie’ Outbreak in NYC Caused by Synthetic Cannabinoid
AK-47 24 Karat Gold up to 85 times more potent than plant-based cannabis
Pilots Suffer Depression, Suicidal Thoughts at Fairly High Rates
Report highlights need for accurate screening
Addiction Consultation Valuable for Liver Transplant Patients
Increased alcohol consumption identified in interviews with addiction specialists vs hepatologists
