May 30, 2019Veterans Affairs Uses Predictive Model to Reduce Opioid RisksEnsuring that patients’ pain care is as safe and effective as possible is a priority for the Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System.
May 24, 2019Ketamine and Naltrexone Combined Could Help Treat Depression and Addiction SimultaneouslyRecent research has been met with excitement about the possibility of using ketamine to treat major depression comorbid with addiction.
May 16, 2019Why are habits so hard to break?Substance misuse not only promotes harmful habit formation, which might undermine survival, but also makes it difficult to stop using.
May 3, 2019How Does Spirituality Change the Brain?Spirituality can be an important component of recovery from addiction.
Apr 25, 2019Fentanyl-adulterated Cocaine: Strategies to Address the New NormalCocaine and fentanyl are proving to be a lethal combination.
Apr 19, 2019The Paradox of Diverted BuprenorphineA recent study examined the motivations behind the use of diverted buprenorphine and investigated the role of unmet needs for treatment.
Apr 11, 2019Coordinating Care for Pregnant and Postpartum OUD PatientsIt is more important than ever to focus upon the complex needs and challenges of pregnant women with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
Apr 4, 2019Geographic Distribution of Opioid-Related Mortality in the Third-Wave Opioid EpidemicThe opioid epidemic is a devastating public health crisis - over 47,600 overdose deaths in 2017 involved an opioid.
Apr 2, 2019Cannabis use via E-cigarette on the Rise Among AdolescentsThe rising number of students using e-cigarettes and the high co-occurring use of cannabis and tobacco products, has prompted concern.