High Potency Cannabis Linked to Anxiety Disorder, More Serious Cannabis Use
Policy changes have occurred alongside the proliferation of high potency cannabis, which may lead to more memory issues or psychotic effects.
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AMA Releases Recommendations for Opioid Use Disorder, Pain During COVID-19
The AMA called for alterations for insurers, including terminating cost-sharing and prior authorization for chronic pain and OUD medications and removing restrictions on Medicaid preferred drug lists.
Vaping Trends in Adolescents Increasing; FDA Seeks Public Help to Prevent Lung Injuries
The FDA has opened a docket to gather information from the public on the use of vaping products that may be linked to recent lung injuries associated with e-cigarettes.
Past-Year Methamphetamine Use 6.6 Per 1000 in 2015 to 2018
Odds ratios for past-year use up for men, those with co-occurring substance use and mental illness.
Single THC Dose Can Induce Psychiatric Symptoms in Adults
Compared with placebo, single THC dose increased total symptom severity with a large effect size.
Author Conflicts of Interest May Influence Cannabidiol Conclusions
Supportive conclusions seen in more studies with vs without CBD-related industry funding.
Evidence Lacking for Pharmacologic Therapy for Cannabis Use Disorder
Several drug classes including cannabinoids, SSRIs seem to be ineffective for cannabis use disorder.
How Does Shift Work Influence Sleep and Mental Health?
The stresses and sleep disturbances of shift work can lead to major mental health issues, as well as workplace challenges, including safety concerns and poor on-the-job performance.
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.
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