Addiction Medicine
News from the FDA/CDC
E-cigarette users topped 8 million in 2018
Former cigarette smokers who had quit within the last year were the most likely to use e-cigarettes.
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Researchers investigate impact of smoking on COVID-19 risk
Early reports from China showed a case fatality rate of 4.7% for men, compared with 2.8% for women.
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Elderly Americans carry heavier opioid burden
Those over age 65 years fill prescriptions for twice the amount, compared with younger adults.
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New ASAM guideline released amid COVID-19 concerns
During the COVID-19 pandemic, “it is especially important” for clinicians to ensure that individuals with OUD continue to receive evidence-based...
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COVID-19 prompts ‘lifesaving’ policy change for opioid addiction
Patients in some opioid treatment programs will be allowed to take home their medication.
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Cigarette smoking is associated with prefrontal function in patients with schizophrenia
A cross-sectional study may shed “fresh light on the elevated rates of smoking in schizophrenia,” the researchers said.
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For OUD patients, ‘a lot of work to be done’
LAS VEGAS – “There is still a lot of diversion, and there are some prescription ‘hot spots’ in the Southeast,” Dr. Karen J. Hartwell said.
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U.S. heroin use: Good news, bad news?
Plateau in use might reflect a switch to fentanyl, SAMHSA investigators said.
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Funding failures: Tobacco prevention and cessation
Most states fall far below minimum spending guidelines, according to American Lung Association.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Opioid prescribing and use rates down since 2010