The Link Between Misconceptions About Opioid Use Disorders and Current Policies
An estimated 20 million people in the United States meet the criteria for substance use disorder.
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USPSTF Recommends Screening Adults for Illicit Drug Use
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends screening for illicit drug use in adults, but the evidence is inadequate to ascertain the balance of benefits and harms of screening in adolescents.
Prescription Drug Misuse Common in High Schoolers
Misuse of prescription drugs is common among high school students, and those misusing prescription drugs frequently obtain them from multiple sources.
Incidence of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Has More Than Doubled
The incidence of neonatal abstinence syndrome has steadily and notably increased in Canada and researchers believe this increase highlights the importance of implementing integrated care for the mother-infant dyad during and after the birth process.
2012 to 2018 Saw Substantial Rise in Naloxone Dispensing
From 2012 to 2018, there were substantial increases in naloxone dispensing with considerable regional variation.
Extended-Release Naltrexone, Opioid Use, and Treatment Adherence
Individuals taking extended-release injection naltrexone for opioid use disorder may be less likely to drop out of treatment after a single use of opioids compared with patients receiving placebo.
Antipsychotic Adherence Twice as Likely When Preceded by Methadone Adherence
In Canada, researchers found data that showed opioid agonist treatment coincided with antipsychotic compliance in treatment for schizophrenia.
Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher in Urban Counties
In 2017, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths was higher in urban than rural counties.
U.S. Hospital Patients Receive More Opioids Compared With Other Countries
U.S. physicians prescribe opioids more frequently during patient hospitalizations and at discharge compared with physicians in other countries.
Medical Marijuana Laws Not Associated With Reductions in Nonmedical Prescription Opioid Use, Overuse
The enactment of medical marijuana laws in the United States was not found to be associated with a reduction in the use of nonmedical prescription opioids or in prescription opioid use disorder.
New Opioid Prescription Rules Coming for U.S. Employees’ Health Plans
Tighter rules on opioid painkiller prescriptions for U.S. government employees will be implemented in the fall.
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