Longer Drive Times to Opioid Treatment Programs May Limit Methadone Access in United States
Driving times to opioid treatment programs is longer than driving time to pharmacies, which may restrict access to methadone treatment.
Opioids
Persistent Opioid Use Linked to Certain Personality Traits
A set of personality traits were found to be associated with the likelihood of persistent pain and opioid medication use.
Managing Analgesia in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Naltrexone
Researchers convened to develop recommendations on management of sedation and analgesia in critically ill patients receiving naltrexone for opioid use disorder.
Drug Overdose Deaths Involving Opioids Characterized
More than 83% of overdose deaths during January to June 2019 involved illicitly manufactured fentanyls, heroin, cocaine, or methamphetamine.
Access to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Dependent on Insurance Status
Pregnancy and insurance status were significant barriers to obtaining appointments for opioid use disorder treatment.
Implementation of Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution Programs at Syringe Service Programs
In 2019, 94% of syringe service providers had implemented opioid overdose education and naloxone distribution programs.
Progress Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The 10-item progress assessment tool represents a pragmatic approach to ongoing monitoring in substance use disorders.
Recovery Protocol Reduces Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery
Enhanced recovery after surgery protocols can reduce postoperative use of opioids in patients.
Program Improves Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV Care
The TEACH intervention increases adherence to guideline-concordant care for HIV patients with chronic pain.
Anxiety Sensitivity Mediates Effects of Depression, Anxiety on Opioid Misuse in Chronic Pain
Anxiety sensitivity may mediate the indirect effect of anxiety and depressive symptoms on opioid misuse in those with chronic pain.
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