Opioid Resource Center
Conference Coverage
Opioids negatively affect breathing during sleep
Long-term use of opioids, including methadone therapy, increases the risk of central sleep apnea, though adaptive servo ventilation can...
News
FDA approves sufentanil for adults with acute pain
The opioid is to used for only adult patients in settings that are closely controlled.
Latest News
Drug overdose deaths down since late 2017
Longer-term trend, however, shows an increase of 2.7% during the 12 months ending in March 2018, compared with March 2017.
From the Journals
XR-naltrexone beats oral medication for opioid use disorder
After 6 months, 57% of patients in the XR-naltrexone group were retained in treatment, compared with 28% of the oral group.
Commentary
Book Review: DuPont’s approach to addiction is tough, yet compassionate
Dr. Lantie Jorandby and Dr. Mark Gold say “Chemical Slavery” challenges ideas about harm reduction and supports the role of prevention.
Commentary
Beyond the opioids
Dr. Mark S. Gold and Dr. Robert L. DuPont say opioids are only a small part of America’s problem with addictive substances.
Conference Coverage
Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth
SAN FRANCISCO – A large, nationwide survey suggests the need for more hepatitis C virus testing among adolescents and young adults with opiate use...
Conference Coverage
Opioid use in OA may mean more activity-limiting pain
LAS VEGAS – Persistent opioid use proved to be functionally limiting by the end of follow-up regardless of functional limitations at baseline.
Latest News
House, Senate agree on broad opioid legislation
Huge bill to address the opioid epidemic contains many provisions that will affect physicians.
From the Journals
Methadone may shorten NICU stays for neonatal abstinence syndrome
From the Journals
Transition to noninjected drug use lowers risk of HCV infection