Addiction Medicine
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GLP-1 RA Therapy for Alcohol Use Disorder?
Similar to what we see in obesity, these medications may work by affecting what we call reward processing, or the seeking for addictive drugs,...
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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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Federal Health Care Data Trends 2024
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Data Trends 2024: Substance Use Disorder
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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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Guidance on How Best to Manage Opioid Risks in Older Adults
Opioid overdose rates increased more in older adults in 2021-2022; older adults may be at higher risk biologically.
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OTC Supplement Linked to Hyperpigmentation
CHICAGO —“Many of our patients think kratom is a safe, herbal supplement” but often don’t know it can have several...
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New Gel Makes Alcohol 50% Less Toxic, Curbs Organ Damage
In a mouse model study, a gel changed how the gut metabolizes alcohol, leading to less damage and lower intoxication.
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Stimulants for ADHD Not Linked to Prescription Drug Misuse
Adolescents who received stimulant therapy for ADHD were less likely to report past-year prescription stimulant misuse as young adults than were...