Opioid Use Common Among Patients With Migraine
Approximately one-third of patients with migraine reported using opioids to treat their symptoms, a practice that contrasts with current guidelines.
Opioids
Uptick in Buprenorphine Use for OUD Likely Attributed to NP, PA Prescribing Habits
Researchers sought to examine national- and county-level buprenorphine prescription patterns by patient demographics and clinician specialty, and county-level characteristics associated with buprenorphine dispensing.
Some Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer Found to Be at Risk of Prolonged Opioid Use After Surgery
Patients with early-stage breast cancer who undergo mastectomy with or without reconstruction are at risk of prolonged opioid use.
USPSTF Report Finds Counseling Does Not Reduce Illicit Drug Use in Pediatric, Young Adults
The USPSTF has updated its 2014 evidence report on the potential benefits and harms of interventions to prevent illicit drug use in children, adolescents, and young adults.
Defining Methamphetamine Use Disorder as an Illness
Society should begin to consider patients with methamphetamine use disorder as sick even though they do not display the typical symptoms of a patient with an illness.
2002 to 2018 Saw Increases in Heroin Use, Use Disorder, Injection
800,000 US adults surveyed; prevalence of heroin use increased from 0.17 to 0.32%.
Kratom Seems Safe for Pain, Anxiety, Opioid Withdrawal
Kratom most commonly used daily; few serious adverse events self-reported among users.
Assessing Buprenorphine Prescribing Trends in the US
Despite increases in therapy for opioid use disorder, treatments, a widening treatment gap exists between young people aged 15 to 24 years and older adults.
Patient Refusal of Observation Following Naloxone Resuscitation: An Ethical, Clinical Dilemma
Following resuscitation with naloxone, clinicians commonly recommend an observation period to monitor for rebound apnea and other symptoms. Patient refusal of this recommendation is common, although rarely discussed in the literature.
Effects of Methadone, Buprenorphine on Sleep Quality in Opioid Use Disorder
Patients perception of poor sleep differ from EEG-reported results.
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