Substance Use

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Despite a 20-pack year smoking history and frequent respiratory exacerbations, spirometry is preserved in this group of heavy smokers.

Various illicit substances were detected in urine assays of 1 in 10 patients admitted to cardiac intensive care, according to findings of new French study.

Researchers found that a partial policy of restricting flavors in only some vaping products did not prevent US youth from using flavored e-cigarettes.

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The association between ETOH consumption and hypertension among 19 500 healthy adults was "direct and linear," a new dose-response meta-analysis found.

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Young adults who smoke tobacco cigarettes or vape showed early signals of atherosclerosis compared with nonsmokers in a small, cross-sectional study.

Total perioperative dosage of opioids was higher for abdominal vs laparoscopic hysterectomy, but procedure route was not associated with risk for long-term opioid use.

Is BMI or body fat a better estimate of obesity?; spoiler: older women do drink ETOH; USPSTF vs ACC/AHA; plus no more opioids for LBP and a primer on migraine meds.

Binge drinking among women going through menopause has been on the rise, research indicates, making clinical inquiry in this population particularly important.

Black men experienced the highest rate of deaths related to cocaine while American Indian/Native Alaska communities were hit hardest by methamphetamine deaths.

Sales of e-cigarettes in the US jumped by 46% from 2020-2022; rapid market shifts beg coordinated restrictions to protect public health, says the CDC.

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Brixadi is the first and only long-acting buprenorphine injectable that is available in both weekly and monthly doses.

In a unique pharmacodynamic study, nalmefene demonstrated rapid reversal of respiratory depression from the synthetic opioid remifentanil and sustained duration of action.

Which state has the highest percentage of teenage drug users? Or the fewest opioid prescriptions? Answers from a new report, here.

Find out where drug abuse is most pronounced and which states are at greatest risk for associated problems, here.

The telehealth practice adopted in March 2020 at the start of the COVID public health emergency will be extended until November 11, 2023.

Overdose deaths involving heroin and oxycodone decreased during this time, according to new report.

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Infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome cared for using a novel functional approach were discharged nearly 7 days sooner than those treated with usual care.

Young tobacco smokers who also vape face an increased risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence, according to data from 2 large-scale cohorts in the UK and US.

Use of opioids to manage chronic pain is not preferred but the VA/DoD make specific new recommendations on how to proceed. Try 8 questions on the guidelines.

Although the number of dispensed opioid prescriptions has somewhat declined, overdose deaths involving opioids continue to rise. The FDA is requiring stronger warnings of risk.

The $462 million monetary penalty is accompanied “the most stringent restrictions” on how the company markets, sells, and distributes its products.

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Opioid manufacturers will supply outpatient pharmacies and other dispensers with pre-paid mail-back envelopes for disposal of unused medication.

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Findings from new study demonstrate the potential benefits of continuing telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.