Tag: Opioids
Opioid-Related Fatal Car Crashes Up 7-Fold in Last Two Decades
Increases in opioid consumption carry adverse health consequences beyond overdose morbidity, mortality
ACOG: Opioid Agonist Rx First Choice in Affected Pregnancies
Pharmacotherapy recommended for opioid use disorder in pregnancy; preferable to withdrawal
Morphine Effects Similar to Placebo in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-hyperalgesic effects of morphine also similar to placebo in chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia
SAMHSA: Opioid Abuse Up Among Older Adults
Rates have doubled in people over 50, report says
Reduction of Opioid Dose May Improve Pain, Quality of Life
Opioid tapering involved slowly decreasing dose over time, study author says
Hospitalists Have Role to Play in Mitigating Opioid Use Disorder
Hospitalists must use opioids judiciously, including adhering to specific dose limits, setting expectations
Opioids Often Overprescribed in Patients Undergoing Surgery
Significant variation in opioid prescribing practices for each of 25 common elective procedures
Opioids Second Only to Marijuana in Illicit Drug Abuse Rates
SAMHSA report identifies states with highest rates of abuse
New Opioid Use in Older Adults With COPD May Up Cardiac Events
Odds of ischemic heart disease-related morbidity, mortality increased after new opioid use
Over Half of Opioids Prescribed to Adults With Mental Illness
Those with psychological conditions more likely to overdose or have other problems tied to opioid use
