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Few Ob-Gyns Can Prescribe Buprenorphine for Opioid Use

Fewer than 2% of obstetrician-gynecologists who accept Medicaid are able to prescribe buprenorphine.

Autism May Raise Risk for Substance Use Disorder

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased risk for substance use disorder.

Impaired Reward System in Childhood Linked With Young Adult Opioid Use

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Lauren Biscaldi

A prospective longitudinal cohort study examined the prevalence of nonheroin opioid use and childhood risk factors associated with later opioid use.

Substance Use Disorder Associated With an Increased Risk of Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

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Mary Stroka

Researchers analyzed how substance use disorder affected the risk of hospitalization, complications and mortality among adult patients who were diagnosed with having a COVID-19 infection.

Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During Pandemic

Patients already receiving OUD treatment continued to receive care during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.

FDA Strengthens REMS for Transmucosal Immediate-Release Fentanyl

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Brian Park, PharmD

While the use of TIRF medications has declined in recent years, data have suggested that prescribing of these drugs to patients who are not opioid tolerant still remains.

Buprenorphine Prescription Fills Plateaued During Pandemic

The number of individuals filling buprenorphine prescriptions for OUD has plateaued but not decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

US Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis

Walmart is being sued by the US Justice Department for its alleged role in the nation’s opioid crisis.

CDC: Concerning Increase Seen in Overdose Deaths During Pandemic

In the 12-month period ending May 2020, the highest number of overdoses ever was recorded, topping 81,000, according to a CDC health advisory.

Preoperative Opioid Use and Fatigue Severity May Predict Pain Following TKA

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Brandon May

Preoperative risk factors, including opioid use and fatigue severity, may be an important part of preoperative screening to determine post-TKA pain outcomes.