Substance Use Disorder Linked to Increased Risk for COVID-19
Substance use disorder is associated with a higher risk for COVID-19 than that seen in the general population, as well as worse outcomes.
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Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Factors Among Drug Users
Researchers used data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2009-2018 to assess the impact of drug and alcohol use on cardiometabolic disease risk factors.
Progress Assessment Tool Shows Promise for Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The 10-item progress assessment tool represents a pragmatic approach to ongoing monitoring in substance use disorders.
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.
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.
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