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More than half of urine drug screens showed improper medication use
September 13, 2018
LAS VEGAS – One sample in every five showed a combination of opioids and benzodiazepines, at least one of which was an unprescribed medication.
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Policy responses to opioid epidemic may have benefits, harms
September 4, 2018
Drug rescheduling was associated with a 45.6% increase in heroin-related deaths over 5 years in the model.
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CDC: 2017 worst year yet for drug overdoses
August 17, 2018
Deaths tied to synthetic opioids climbed faster than any other drug class.
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Opioids, other causes linked to shorter lifespans, rising midlife mortality
August 15, 2018
Life expectancy has dipped, and death rate for the 25-64 year age range is rising among multiple ethnic groups.
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Opioid use has not declined meaningfully
August 1, 2018
Despite efforts to raise awareness of and reduce opioid abuse, there has not been a significant decline in opioid use and daily dose since 2007.
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How to prescribe effectively for opioid use disorder
July 24, 2018
NEW ORLEANS – Know the disparate strengths and weaknesses of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone for treating opioid addiction.
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National Academies issues 5-step plan to address infections linked to opioid use disorder
July 19, 2018
A National Academies workshop results in a five-step action plan for dealing with the infectious disease consequences of the opioid epidemic.
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Nearly one-quarter of presurgery patients already using opioids
July 18, 2018
Surgical patients should be asked about their opioid use and pain history.
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Fentanyl analogs nearly double their overdose death toll
July 13, 2018
From 2016 to 2017, carfentanil-related deaths were up 98%.
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For some opioid overdose survivors, stigma from clinicians hinders recovery
July 6, 2018
Positive steps might include giving stakeholders "sample scripts of ... nonstigmatizing conversations between caregivers and the people experiencing opioid dependency," researchers say.
