Addiction Science Made Easy for December 2020
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Meg Brunner, MLIS
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Integrating Telemedicine for Medication Treatment for OUD in Rural Primary Care: Beyond the COVID Pandemic
Are Reductions in WHO Drinking Risk Levels a Valid Treatment Target for Alcohol Use Disorders in Teens with ADHD?
Addiction Science Made Easy for December 2020
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Meg Brunner, MLIS
Alcohol use during adolescence is common and represents a major public health concern, yet fewer than 10% of U.S. teens aged 12-17 who…
Opioid Use Disorder in Women and the Implications for Treatment
Addiction Science Made Easy for November 2020
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The opioid epidemic continues to evolve and impact all groups…
Comparing Web-Based Platforms for Promoting HIV Self-Testing and PrEP Uptake in High-Risk Men
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Substance Use Disorder May Increase Risk of Stroke, Heart Attack, Renal Failure, or Death in Patients with Hypertension
As general medical settings increasingly work to integrate substance…
Impact of 12-Step Mutual Help Groups on People with SUD in Six Clinical Trials
Twelve-step mutual help groups are widely accessed by people with substance use disorder (SUD), but…
Frequency of Past-Year Cannabis and Other Drug Use Predicts Risk of Acute Care
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 11.2% of the U.S. population uses cannabis or illegal drugs (2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health). Cannabis and other drug use are associated with adverse health events, but little is known about the…
Men and Women Respond Differently to Exercise Interventions in SUD Programs
Regular exercise is a long-recommended approach to lowering the risk of a number of chronic health disorders, like cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers. It’s also been shown to improve sleep, cognition, mood, and quality of life, and to reduce substance use and…
The Relationship Between Housing Status and Substance Use and Sexual Risk Behaviors
People experiencing homelessness or unstable housing have higher rates of substance use, sexual risk behaviors, and HIV acquisition, as well as poorer health outcomes like mental illness, psychiatric disorders, tuberculosis, asthma, and bronchitis.
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The Role of Community Pharmacies in Expanding Medication Treatment for OUD
The U.S. has been experiencing a devastating opioid epidemic with enormous negative impacts on public health across the country. While efforts to reduce opioid prescribing have been successful, rates of opioid use disorder (OUD) continue to surge, with 300-400% increases among some populations.…