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FDA mandates warnings, education on use of opioids with benzodiazepines
09/01/2016
Based partly on findings of increases in overdoses from concurrent prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring boxed warnings and patient guides for nearly 400 individual drugs.
Based partly on findings of increases in overdoses from concurrent prescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring boxed warnings and patient guides for nearly 400 individual drugs.
Based partly on findings of...
09/01/2016
Addiction Professional
Acupuncture helps keep patients in treatment
08/20/2016
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s 5-point ear acupuncture protocol is not a standalone replacement for other forms of addiction treatment, but when used in conjunction with those programs, it can increase their...
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association’s 5-point ear acupuncture protocol is not a standalone replacement for other forms of addiction treatment, but when used in conjunction with those programs, it can increase their...
The National Acupuncture...
08/20/2016
Addiction Professional
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Significant prevalence of gabapentin misuse seen in pain patients
08/05/2016
Data presented this week at a national scientific meeting indicate that a significant number of prescription opioid users are misusing the anti-seizure medication gabapentin.
Data presented this week at a national scientific meeting indicate that a significant number of prescription opioid users are misusing the anti-seizure medication gabapentin.
Data presented this week at a...
08/05/2016
Addiction Professional
Data on concurrent use of heroin, benzodiazepines alarm researchers
08/02/2016
A Quest Diagnostics trends report has found that among patients who used heroin, nearly one in three also were using benzodiazepines, in a highly dangerous combination.
A Quest Diagnostics trends report has found that among patients who used heroin, nearly one in three also were using benzodiazepines, in a highly dangerous combination.
A Quest Diagnostics trends...
08/02/2016
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Testing company launches trial in screening for genetic variables in drug response
07/22/2016
InSource Diagnostics is recruiting patients for a study employing urine testing to help determine which patients have a genetic mutation affecting response to drugs such as opioids.
InSource Diagnostics is recruiting patients for a study employing urine testing to help determine which patients have a genetic mutation affecting response to drugs such as opioids.
InSource Diagnostics is...
07/22/2016
Addiction Professional
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Research finds gap in Maine pharmacists` use of PDMP
07/05/2016
A Husson University study of 2014 trends found that only 56% of a group of pharmacists reported accessing the state's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database.
A Husson University study of 2014 trends found that only 56% of a group of pharmacists reported accessing the state's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database.
A Husson University study of...
07/05/2016
Addiction Professional
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Lakeview Health adds pain specialist to medical team
06/29/2016
Adrian Blotner, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and pain medicine, will serve as campus psychiatrist for Lakeview Health's gender-separate programs.
Adrian Blotner, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and pain medicine, will serve as campus psychiatrist for Lakeview Health's gender-separate programs.
Adrian Blotner, MD,...
06/29/2016
Addiction Professional
Report: States missing the mark on protecting public from opioid overdose
06/28/2016
The National Safety Council states in a new report that only four states meet five of six indicators of progress in combating the opioid overdose crisis, with no states meeting all six criteria.
The National Safety Council states in a new report that only four states meet five of six indicators of progress in combating the opioid overdose crisis, with no states meeting all six criteria.
The National Safety Council...
06/28/2016
Addiction Professional
AMA: Delink patient pain surveys and facility payments
06/21/2016
During its annual meeting in Chicago, the American Medical Association formally adopted a policy calling for an end to linking pain management surveys with payment for healthcare facilities, an oft-criticized procedure.
During its annual meeting in Chicago, the American Medical Association formally adopted a policy calling for an end to linking pain management surveys with payment for healthcare facilities, an oft-criticized procedure.
During its annual meeting in...
06/21/2016
Addiction Professional
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Little referral to treatment from pain physicians, survey finds
03/28/2016
A National Safety Council survey finds that while many doctors prescribing opioids observe evidence of abuse in some patients, comparatively few refer those individuals to treatment.
A National Safety Council survey finds that while many doctors prescribing opioids observe evidence of abuse in some patients, comparatively few refer those individuals to treatment.
A National Safety Council survey...
03/28/2016
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