New challenges in the opioid epidemic
New OUD research summarized for helps officials, practitioners, families, patients, and communities
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- Jul 25, 2019
Ask a Counselor: Yes, Mixing Substances is Dangerous and Potentially Lethal
It is important to understand how substances, including prescribed medications, can interact with each other and other substances.
- Jun 13, 2019
Can CBD Help in the Treatment of and Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder?
The study by Hurd et. al. found that CBD has the potential to help patients deal with environmental cue-induced craving and anxiety
- May 30, 2019
Ask a Counselor: What is an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
In intensive outpatient programs (IOPs), patients can receive between nine-to-19 hours of treatment services per week.
- Apr 11, 2019
Coordinating Care for Pregnant and Postpartum OUD Patients
It is more important than ever to focus upon the complex needs and challenges of pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
- Apr 4, 2019
Geographic Distribution of Opioid-Related Mortality in the Third-Wave Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic is a devastating public health crisis - over 47,600 overdose deaths in 2017 involved an opioid.
- Mar 21, 2019
What Role Should Psychiatrists Play in Responding to the Opioid Epidemic?
The need for providers who are equipped and able to treat OUD is greater than ever.
- Mar 12, 2019
The Surprising Links Among Opioid Use, Suicide, and Unintentional Overdose
The number of Americans we lose each year to suicide and unintentional overdose has increased more than 250% since 2000.