Addiction Medicine
Feature
Drug crisis continues to evolve beyond opioids
Primary care physicians “are well intentioned but underprepared and may miss some of the drug misuse risks affecting their patients,” says the...
Conference Coverage
In methamphetamine use disorder, consider off-label drugs
SAN DIEGO – No approved treatments exist, but medications for other conditions might help, said Dr. Larissa J. Mooney.
Commentary
Dismantling the opioid crisis
Dr. John Hickner’s editorial, “Doing our part to dismantle the opioid crisis” (J Fam Pract 2019;68:308) had important inaccuracies.
Conference Coverage
SUDs are almost always comorbid with other disorders
SAN DIEGO – “When you’re using stimulants in people with use disorders, you have to use high doses,” said Dr. Timothy E. Wilens. “You have to be...
Conference Coverage
How to use lofexidine for quick opioid withdrawal
SAN DIEGO – Lofexidine, the new kid on the block in the United States for opioid withdrawal, can help patients get...
Conference Coverage
Buprenorphine merits more attention for treatment of opioid use disorder
SAN DIEGO – Beware of dosing risks and DEA office visits, said Dr. Arwen Podesta.
From the Journals
Long-term opioid use more common in hidradenitis suppurativa
“These results suggest that periodic assessment of pain and screening for long-term opioid use may be warranted,” the authors concluded.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC reports most vaping lung disease linked to THC-containing cartridges
Most vaping cartridges were obtained on the street, from dealers, online, or from friends or social contacts.
From the Journals
Growing vaping habit may lead to nicotine addiction in adolescents
Almost 12% of 12th graders report using e-cigarettes every day.
Latest News
CDC activates Emergency Operations Center to investigate vaping-associated lung injury
Individuals concerned about the health risks of vaping should consider refraining from e-cigarette use, the CDC says.
Commentary
Educating teens, young adults about dangers of vaping
Clinicians must counter messages that suggest e-cigarettes are the “healthy” alternative to traditional tobacco, says Dr. Lantie Elisabeth...