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Oregon Decriminalized Possession of Small Amounts of Drugs. Fatal ODs Didn't Skyrocket
THURSDAY, Sept. 28, 2023 – Critics of a law that decriminalized drug possession in Oregon have blamed the policy for rising overdose deaths in the state, but a new study finds no evidence of that....
Most Online Marijuana Dispensaries Lack Adequate Age Verification
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Most online marijuana dispensaries lack adequate age verification features and accept nontraceable payment methods, according to a research letter published online Sept....
Climate Change's Hotter Days Could Bring More Alcohol, Drug Crises
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 – Sweltering temperatures appear to fuel drug-related hospital visits, a problem that could be worsening with climate change, a new study suggests. “We saw that during p...
Talking to a Loved One Battling Substance Abuse: Staying Positive Is Key
SATURDAY, Sept. 23, 2023 – A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help. But it’s important to choose your words carefully when d...
Kids' ER Visits for Mental Health Crises Rise When School Term Begins
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – While the start of the school year can give kids and teens the chance to reconnect with friends and enjoy school sports and activities, it can also trigger stressors that...
Substance Use Tied to Acute Cardiovascular Events During Delivery
FRIDAY, Sept. 22, 2023 – Substance use has a strong association with acute cardiovascular events and maternal mortality during hospitalization for delivery, according to a study published in the...
Substance Abuse Greatly Raises Odds of Heart Attack, Stroke During Pregnancy
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 – Substance abuse and pregnancy may be a dangerous combination. New research finds that pregnant women with a history of substance abuse had a dramatically increased risk of...
Higher Buprenorphine Dose Increases Likelihood of Staying in Treatment
THURSDAY, Sept. 21, 2023 – Patients initiating buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder who are prescribed a 24-mg dose are more likely to remain in treatment longer than those prescribed 16...
Both Maternal, Paternal Substance Use Disorder Tied to Offspring Intellectual Disability
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 – Both paternal and maternal substance use disorder (SUD) are associated with an increased risk for intellectual disability in offspring, according to a study published in the...
Concurrent Use of Fentanyl, Stimulants Common in Overdoses
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – By 2021, stimulants were the most common drug class found in fentanyl-involved overdoses, according to a study published online Sept. 13 in Addiction. Joseph Friedman,...
Using a CBD Product? Be Sure to Tell Your Doctor
SUNDAY, Sept. 17, 2023 – Cannabinoid products may interfere with some prescription medications, so people who use them should add these to the list of supplements they tell their doctors about. This...
Fatal ODs Involving Fentanyl Plus Coke, Meth Rose 50-Fold Over a Decade
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – The "fourth wave" of the U.S. overdose crisis involves the use of illicit fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine or methamphetamine, and it’s killing people in d...
Receipt of PT, Chiropractic Care Reportedly Low for Comorbid Chronic LBP, Opioid Use Disorder
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 13, 2023 – For Medicare beneficiaries with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and opioid use disorder (OUD), receipt of physical therapy (PT) and chiropractic care is low overall and...
Cannabis Legalization, Commercialization Linked to Traffic Injuries
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 – Legalization and commercialization of cannabis in Canada were associated with an increase in cannabis-involved traffic injury emergency department (ED) visits, according to...
Overdose Deaths Involving Counterfeit Pills Increasing in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2023 – There has been an increase in the percentage of drug overdose deaths with evidence of counterfeit pill use in the United States, according to a study published in the...
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