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FDA Addresses Stimulant Surge, Prescription Warning Labels, Stigma
04/08/2021
Although the number of prescription opioids dispensed in the U.S. has declined since 2012, opioid overdose deaths continue to rise. The presence of fentanyl and a widespread increase in the use of stimulants, particularly methamphetamine, in...
Although the number of prescription opioids dispensed in the U.S. has declined since 2012, opioid overdose deaths continue to rise. The presence of fentanyl and a widespread increase in the use of stimulants, particularly methamphetamine, in...
Although the number of...
04/08/2021
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Legislators: PDMPs Making a Difference, but Pandemic has Re-ignited Opioid Epidemic
04/06/2021
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit medications smuggled into the U.S. remain a major opioid-related threat, but prescription drug monitoring programs—now active in 49 states—are one of the nation’s best defenses, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers told Rx Drug...
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit medications smuggled into the U.S. remain a major opioid-related threat, but prescription drug monitoring programs—now active in 49 states—are one of the nation’s best defenses, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers told Rx Drug...
Fentanyl-laced counterfeit...
04/06/2021
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Rx Summit Spotlight | Addition of Non-Fatal Overdose Data Boosts West Virginia PDMP
03/29/2021
West Virginia has been one of the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, but the addition of non-fatal overdose data to the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program, its PDMP, is one way the state is turning the tide.
West Virginia has been one of the states hit hardest by the opioid epidemic, but the addition of non-fatal overdose data to the Controlled Substance Monitoring Program, its PDMP, is one way the state is turning the tide.
West Virginia has been one of...
03/29/2021
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Digital Tools for SUD Treatment Go Beyond Telehealth Counseling
11/09/2020
Across the world, social distancing and local lockdowns have disrupted the treatment of, and recovery from, substance use disorder (SUD). There is a troubling uptick in opioid use during the COVID-19 pandemic in some regions of the country....
Across the world, social distancing and local lockdowns have disrupted the treatment of, and recovery from, substance use disorder (SUD). There is a troubling uptick in opioid use during the COVID-19 pandemic in some regions of the country....
Across the world, social...
11/09/2020
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10/14/2020
Early data published by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Butler Center for Research suggests that virtual intensive outpatient services have been as effective as on-site IOP treatment, a promising development as providers have moved many...
Early data published by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Butler Center for Research suggests that virtual intensive outpatient services have been as effective as on-site IOP treatment, a promising development as providers have moved many...
Early data published by Hazelden...
10/14/2020
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09/24/2020
Universal Health Services and Eleos Health, a behavioral health tech firm, this week announced the launch of a pilot program for clinical decision-support software to analyze patient experiences and treatment outcomes.
Universal Health Services and Eleos Health, a behavioral health tech firm, this week announced the launch of a pilot program for clinical decision-support software to analyze patient experiences and treatment outcomes.
Universal Health Services and...
09/24/2020
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09/03/2020
A national study of 2,619 licensed psychologists conducted by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that their clinical work conducted via telehealth platforms has increased 12-fold since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A national study of 2,619 licensed psychologists conducted by researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that their clinical work conducted via telehealth platforms has increased 12-fold since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A national study of 2,619...
09/03/2020
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08/13/2020
Heroes Health, a new initiative from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and UNC Health, supports the mental health of first responders and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heroes Health, a new initiative from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and UNC Health, supports the mental health of first responders and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heroes Health, a new initiative...
08/13/2020
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08/12/2020
Mydecine Innovations Group announced that its subsidiary Mindleap Health is expanding its digital therapeutic offerings with three new programs. Mindleap is a digital health platform that combines telehealth services with mood, emotion and...
Mydecine Innovations Group announced that its subsidiary Mindleap Health is expanding its digital therapeutic offerings with three new programs. Mindleap is a digital health platform that combines telehealth services with mood, emotion and...
Mydecine Innovations Group...
08/12/2020
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08/02/2020
A plethora of data has demonstrated the efficacy of contingency management. Technology creates the potential to overcome many of the remaining obstacles to more widespread adoption among addiction treatment providers, David Gastfriend, MD,...
A plethora of data has demonstrated the efficacy of contingency management. Technology creates the potential to overcome many of the remaining obstacles to more widespread adoption among addiction treatment providers, David Gastfriend, MD,...
A plethora of data has...
08/02/2020
Addiction Professional

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