Opioid Resource Center
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Confirmed: Growth in overdose deaths is exponential
Opioid epidemic appears to be “the most recent manifestation of a more fundamental, longer-term process.”
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA issues new REMS for immediate-release opioids
For the first time, training will be made available to health care providers, nurses, and pharmacists involved in pain management.
Opinion
Inpatient vs. outpatient addiction treatment: Which is best?
Dr. Dinah Miller interviews two experts about criteria to consider when referring patients with substance use issues.
Daily News Podcast
Sprain an ankle, get an opioid
And beware a nasty skin souvenir from travel abroad.
News
FDA warns kratom vendors about unproven claims
The substance is already outlawed in several countries and banned in some states.
From the Journals
One-quarter of ED sprained ankle diagnoses result in opioid prescription
Opioids for an ankle sprain may lead to extended opioid use or misuse.
From the Journals
Medically-treated youths more likely to stay in opioid addiction treatment
Even if patients don’t reduce their drug use, staying in treatment is associated with reduced all-cause mortality and mortality from overdose.
From the Journals
AGA Guideline: Treatment of opioid-induced constipation
Laxative therapies, including stimulant laxatives are recommended; for truly laxative-refractory constipation, a trial of peripherally acting mu-...
Conference Coverage
Prescription opioid epidemic hits migraine patients hard
SAN FRANCISCO – “We’re seeing a lot of opioid use in these migraine patients,” says Jason S. Yu, PharmD.
From the Journals
Witnessed overdose, HCV infection associated with greater opioid overdose risk
From the Journals
Two approaches lowered opioid use after cesarean deliveries