Addiction Medicine
News
Physician convicted in buprenorphine scheme faces up to 20 years in prison
The West Virgina Board of Medicine suspended the license of Sriramloo Kesari, MD, 78, in February 2020.
News
The end of happy hour? No safe level of alcohol for the brain
No evidence was found showing that the risk for alcohol-related brain harm differs according to the type of alcohol consumed (wine, beer, or...
Commentary
Unhealthy drinking may worsen after weight loss surgery
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery may feel that they’ve been given a second chance at life. But research shows that unhealthy behaviors can...
News
HHS to inject billions into mental health, substance use disorders
The money will be divided equally between the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program and the Substance Abuse Prevention and...
Commentary
Acts of kindness, empathy bolster mental health
For clinicians who have been pushed to respond to various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, self-care has never been more important, says Dr. Lina...
News
Depot buprenorphine a shot in the arm for opioid addiction?
“The study’s focus on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can help to better inform patients and clinicians when selecting treatment options.”
Conference Coverage
Opioid addiction meds may curb growing problem of kratom dependence
Consider referring patients with moderate to severe KUD for counseling or enrollment in 12-step addiction treatment programs, researchers say.
Original Research
Outcomes Associated With Pharmacist- Led Consult Service for Opioid Tapering and Pharmacotherapy
In this retrospective chart review, a pain pharmacy consult service managed by pharmacists was found to assist health care providers with opioid...
News
Adulterants in street drugs could increase susceptibility to COVID
“The clinical message would be that our [substance use] patients ... need to be prioritized for [COVID-19] vaccination,” said Dr. Mark S. Gold.
Conference Coverage
National poll shows ‘concerning’ impact of COVID on Americans’ mental health
In the new poll, about 4 in 10 Americans (41%) report they are more anxious than last year, down from just over 60%.