Opioids Used More Often in Hospitals in US vs Other Countries
Patients’ perceptions of pain, pain medication may affect prescribing practices.
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Online Symptom Self-Management, Telehealth Aids Pain, Mood
Collaborative care led by a nurse-physician team with web-based self-management better than self-management alone.
FDA Warns CBD Product Maker About False Claims
Agency says unproven claims about CBD products could lead consumers to delay medical care.
Supply of Opioids Predicts Long-Term Use in Injured Workers
Odds of long-term opioid use up with initial Rx for 5- to 9-day supply vs supply of less than 5 days.
Medical Marijuana Laws May Not Impact Opioid Use
No reduction seen in individual-level nonmedical prescription opioid use from 2002 to 2014.
Kratom Use Associated With Significant Toxicities
Most common effects include agitation, tachycardia, drowsiness, vomiting, confusion.
Most Adult-Use Cannabis Customers Use for Pain, Sleep Relief
Retail customers report decreases in prescriptions, over-the-counter meds due to effectiveness of cannabis.
The FDA Seeks Your Feedback on New Measure for Fixed-Quantity Blister Packaging for Opioids
The US Food and Drug Administration is seeking feedback from healthcare professionals on its proposal to offer fixed-quantity blister packaging for a select number of opioid medications.
Racial and Economic Disparities in Buprenorphine Prescriptions
Buprenorphine treatment may be more available to individuals who are white, use self-pay, or have private insurance.
Most Patients at High Risk of Opiate Overdose Do Not Receive Naloxone Rx
Only 1.5% of high-risk patients are prescribed naloxone upon ED or inpatient discharge.
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