Tag: Drug Abuse
Substance Use Down Early in Pandemic for Youth, Young Adults
Authors say this may reflect peer influence on substance use, as decreases were not seen for older adults
Buprenorphine-Naloxone Appears Safe for Maternal Opioid Use Disorder
Maternal, neonatal outcomes similar to buprenorphine monotherapy
2000 to 2020 Saw Increase in Drug Overdose Death Rates in Seniors
For men aged 65 to 74 and 75 years or older, drug overdose death rates were higher for non-Hispanic Black men
AHA Addresses Infective Endocarditis in Injection Drug Users
New scientific statement on managing infective endocarditis in people who inject drugs emphasizes importance of addiction-trained clinicians
Modest Increase Seen in Methadone-Involved OD Deaths in March 2020
Increase in methadone-involved deaths in March 2020 not thought to be tied to expanded opioid treatment program take-home policies
Poor Sleep Patterns Tied to Worsening Behavioral Health During Pandemic
Insufficient sleep duration, inconsistent timing of sleep tied to mental health symptoms and substance use
Substance Use Treatment Cuts Depression With Co-Occurrence
One-third of teens show early depression response with substance use treatment alone
Teens With Severe Substance Use Disorder May Not Grow Out of It
Many teens with severe substance use symptoms had symptoms for alcohol, cannabis, prescription, and other drug use disorders in adulthood
Illicit Amphetamine Use May Increase Risk for Psychosis
Decreased risk for psychosis seen in those receiving rehabilitation treatment for amphetamine misuse during deferred prosecution
U.S. Justice Dept. Might Allow Safe Injection Sites to Curb Overdose Deaths
Safe injection sites give users a monitored space for injected drug use
