Addiction Medicine
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Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease’s Changing Demographics
Recent data have identified three demographic groups experiencing higher rates of ALD relative to previous periods and who may therefore require...
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Hand Sanitizers and Alcohol Abuse: A Dangerous Cocktail
ED staff should be vigilant for patients stealing hand sanitizer, containing ethanol, isopropanol, methanol, or acetone.
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It’s Never Too Late to Convince Patients to Quit Smoking
Quitting before age 50 nearly eliminated the excess mortality associated with smoking, and in the 50- to 59-year-old age group, cessation...
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Regularly Drinking Alcohol After Age 60 Linked to Early Death
High-risk drinking was linked to a 33% increased risk of early death, a 39% increased risk of dying from cancer, and a 21% increased risk of dying...
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One in Ten Chronic Pain Patients May Develop Opioid Use Disorder
Clinicians need to gauge the true extent of the problem, change prescribing guidance if necessary, and develop and implement effective...
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Is Buprenorphine/Naloxone Safer Than Buprenorphine Alone During Pregnancy?
“For the outcomes assessed, compared with buprenorphine alone, buprenorphine combined with naloxone during pregnancy appears to be a safe...
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Cannabis Overuse Linked to Increased Risk for Head and Neck Cancer
Researchers analyzed data of 116,000 individuals with cannabis-related disorder.
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Few Smokers Who Want to Quit Seek Healthcare Provider Help
Previous research has shown that clinician intervention and evidence-based treatment increase the odds that smokers can quit successfully.
Commentary
When Is Sexual Behavior Out of Control?
Feeling less shame, fear, and secrecy may facilitate safer choices about sex, as well as testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections...
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Ozempic Curbs Hunger – And Not Just for Food
Ozempic may be effective to help “overconsumption” of alcohol, cannabis, cigarettes, suggests research.
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Physicians Call Out Barriers in Addiction Care
A review found physicians blame lack of action on patients’ addictions on institutions, disbelief in interventions.