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08/18/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Two-thirds of adults in the US say they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, experienced homelessness due to addiction, or experienced an overdose that led to an emergency room visit, hospitalization, or death.
Two-thirds of adults in the US say they or a family member have been addicted to alcohol or drugs, experienced homelessness due to addiction, or experienced an overdose that led to an emergency room visit, hospitalization, or death.
Two-thirds of adults in the US...
08/18/2023
Addiction Professional
News
08/15/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
An Intelligent.com study finds that 54% of college students say they have gambled while in school and 1 in 5 have used sports betting apps, several of which have struck marketing partnerships with universities.
An Intelligent.com study finds that 54% of college students say they have gambled while in school and 1 in 5 have used sports betting apps, several of which have struck marketing partnerships with universities.
An Intelligent.com study finds...
08/15/2023
Addiction Professional
News
08/11/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
In states where recreational cannabis has been legalized, young adults not in college were more likely to become frequent users and also more likely to meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder than their college-enrolled counterparts,...
In states where recreational cannabis has been legalized, young adults not in college were more likely to become frequent users and also more likely to meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder than their college-enrolled counterparts,...
In states where recreational...
08/11/2023
Addiction Professional
News
08/07/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
A study released by NIDA, NIH, and CDC finds that 22% of US adults with opioid use disorder receive MAT, and certain demographic groups are disproportionately impacted.
A study released by NIDA, NIH, and CDC finds that 22% of US adults with opioid use disorder receive MAT, and certain demographic groups are disproportionately impacted.
A study released by NIDA, NIH,...
08/07/2023
Addiction Professional
Perspectives
08/04/2023
John de Miranda, EdM, CRC
Harm reduction strategies have been viewed with skepticism by many. The opioid epidemic has forced a re-evaluation of both harm reduction’s place in the treatment toolbox and the role of treatment professionals.
Harm reduction strategies have been viewed with skepticism by many. The opioid epidemic has forced a re-evaluation of both harm reduction’s place in the treatment toolbox and the role of treatment professionals.
Harm reduction strategies have...
08/04/2023
Addiction Professional
News
08/01/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
Clinicians waivered under education-exempted HHS buprenorphine practice guidelines were less likely than traditionally waivered clinicians to prescribe buprenorphine and more likely to practice in emergency/urgent care settings, according to...
Clinicians waivered under education-exempted HHS buprenorphine practice guidelines were less likely than traditionally waivered clinicians to prescribe buprenorphine and more likely to practice in emergency/urgent care settings, according to...
Clinicians waivered under...
08/01/2023
Addiction Professional
News
07/28/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol use disorder found cognitive behavioral therapy outperformed sleep hygiene treatment in reducing insomnia, as well as alcohol consumption, cravings, and associated negative behaviors.
A study of veterans with alcohol...
07/28/2023
Addiction Professional
News
07/24/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
In a small study of patients with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, MDMA-assisted therapy was found to significantly reduce chronic pain scores among medium- and high-pain subgroups.
In a small study of patients with severe post-traumatic stress disorder, MDMA-assisted therapy was found to significantly reduce chronic pain scores among medium- and high-pain subgroups.
In a small study of patients...
07/24/2023
Psych Congress Network
News
07/21/2023
Tom Valentino, Digital Managing Editor
New opioid use by older adults with dementia has been associated with an 11-times higher risk within the first 2 weeks of initiating opioid use, according to a study released at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in...
New opioid use by older adults with dementia has been associated with an 11-times higher risk within the first 2 weeks of initiating opioid use, according to a study released at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in...
New opioid use by older adults...
07/21/2023
Addiction Professional
News
07/20/2023
Receiving prescription stimulant treatment in childhood for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not increase or decrease substance use later in life.
Receiving prescription stimulant treatment in childhood for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) does not increase or decrease substance use later in life.
Receiving prescription stimulant...
07/20/2023
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