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Is This Methadone’s Moment?
Those on methadone were almost 60% less likely to stop treatment at 24 months than their peers assigned to buprenorphine/naloxone, with no...
FDA/CDC
FDA Okays Abuse-Deterrent Opioid for Severe Pain
This new immediate-release formulation of oxycodone hydrochloride is made with a proprietary technology that makes it harder for people to crush,...
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Poppy Seed Brew Triggers Morphine Overdose, Drawing Attention of Lawmakers
A 2021 study found more than 100 reports to poison control between 2000 and 2018 from abuse or misuse of poppy seeds.
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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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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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Commentary
‘Just Be Prepared’: MD Finds Overdose Victim in an Alley
Emergency medicine physician treats community man for overdose, and suggests all HCPs should carry naloxone for such instances.
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Getting Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Started on Buprenorphine in Primary Care
Any DEA-registered PCP can prescribe buprenorphine and should screen for opioid use disorder, presenter says.
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Next Gen Smart Pills Could Transform Personalized Care
New smart pills suggest real-time, individual tracking could be a reality for patients.
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Opioid Epidemic ‘Fourth Wave’ Marked by Methamphetamine Use
The use of methamphetamine by people who also use fentanyl reached a record high in 2023.
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Shelf Life for Opioid Overdose Drug Naloxone Extended
Opioid overdose medication, naloxone, receives shelf life extension.