Heroin Overdose ED Visits Decreased From 2017 to 2018
Decreases not consistent across states, with significant increases in Illinois, Indiana, Utah.
Substance Use
Prevalence of Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in the Unites States, 2001-2016
Prevalence of alcoholic fatty liver disease remained relatively unchanged from 2001 to 2016, but alcoholic fatty liver disease with fibrosis stage 2 and 3 or greater increased significantly.
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita Increasing Among Adults
By 2030, prevalence of current drinking set to increase to 50%.
AUA: Marijuana Tied to Increased Risk for LUTS Medications in BPH
Marijuana use also linked to worse overall semen parameters due to induction of oxidative stress.
Hearing Loss Before Age 50 Tied to Higher Substance Use
Associations particularly pronounced for Rx opioid use disorders in those aged 18 to 34 with hearing loss.
Daily Cannabis Use May Up Risk for Developing Psychotic Disorder
Daily cannabis use, especially high-potency types, linked to increased odds of psychotic disorder.
Gender Gap Seen in Accessing Alcohol Treatment With Cirrhosis
Women less likely to be treated than men; treatment visit, medication tied to improved 1-year outcomes.
Nine Cases of Wound Botulism Identified in Injection Drug Users
All patients used injection drugs; 7 reported using black tar heroin and 6 practiced skin popping.
Smoked vs Vaporized Cannabis: Acute Effects in Infrequent Users
Inhaling a 25 mg dose of vaporized cannabis with 10 mg of THC produced pronounced drug effects in healthy adults who were infrequent users of cannabis.
Hospitalizations Increase for Homeless From 2007 to 2013
From 2007 to 2013, hospitalizations among homeless individuals increased and were most frequently for mental illness and substance use disorder.
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