<ѻý>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgeryѻý> Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Low Vitamin C in Psych Unit; MDMA Tested in Schizophrenia; Prison for Opioid Docѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>Should Students Carry Naloxone? AMA Members Debate Policy Stanceѻý> Delegates also examine role in preventing border wall injuries and recidivism in jails, prisons Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Kratom Linked to Outsized Proarrhythmic Risksѻý> OTC agents are not safe alternatives to prescription opioids, study suggests Jun 05, 2023
<ѻý>'If the Narcan Isn't Working, Give More' and Other Myths About Naloxone Useѻý> In non-responsive patients, think polysubstance use, says addiction treatment expert Kelly Ramsey Jun 02, 2023
<ѻý>'Succession Syndrome'; Opioid Use Disorder LAI Approved; Seizures of Ketamine Risingѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world May 31, 2023
<ѻý>House Passes Bill to Address Fentanyl Overdosesѻý> But critics say the HALT Fentanyl Act is the wrong way to approach the problem May 26, 2023
<ѻý>OUD Treatment Disparities Persisted for Reproductive-Age Womenѻý> Black women less likely to start buprenorphine May 23, 2023
<ѻý>New Type of Opioid Reversal Agent Approvedѻý> Longer-acting nasal spray to be available by end of the year May 23, 2023
<ѻý>The Opioid Treatment Dilemma in Jailsѻý> It comes down to funding -- but it's time for that to change May 20, 2023
<ѻý>Addiction Doc Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Methadone Prescribing Restrictionsѻý> Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Vibrating Crib Mattress Eases Opioid Withdrawal for Exposed Infantsѻý> "A great need to reduce medication treatment in this vulnerable population," says researcher May 15, 2023
<ѻý>DEA: Clarify Your Stance on Harm Reductionѻý> Legal ambiguity is preventing doctors from best serving patients May 15, 2023
<ѻý>Bill to Study Xylazine Passes House, Advances in Senateѻý> Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl May 12, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panelists Slam Agency's Proposed Opioid Trial Designѻý> Advisors said outcomes from an enriched enrollment study would not be broadly generalizable Apr 20, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Mulling Trial Design Issues for Long-Term Opioids in Chronic Painѻý> Agency advisors will consider pros, cons of an enriched enrollment randomized withdrawal design Apr 17, 2023
<ѻý>All Opioid Pain Meds to Get New Safety Warnings, FDA Saysѻý> Updated labeling to include warning about opioid-induced hyperalgesia Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Chronic Pain Affects 21% of Americans, CDC Reportsѻý> Nearly 7% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities Apr 13, 2023
<ѻý>Training Program Leads to More Buprenorphine Use in EDѻý> Intensive healthcare education also tied to better OUD treatment engagement Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>DBS for Schizophrenia; Top Psych Hospital Money Makers; Nature Prescriptionsѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>New DEA License Requirement Starts in Juneѻý> The X waiver is gone, but clinicians may need new training to renew their DEA license Apr 05, 2023
<ѻý>U.S. 'Flying Blind' When It Comes to Data on Substance Use in Pregnancyѻý> Limited data "makes people think that the problem doesn't exist" Mar 31, 2023
<ѻý>Mothers Face Broken Addiction Treatment Systemѻý> Lack of comprehensive care puts pregnant, postpartum people with substance use disorder at risk Mar 31, 2023
<ѻý>Caplyta Success in Major Depression; Mental Illness and Aging; New PTSD Device OK'dѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Life-Saving Telehealth for Opioid Use Disorder Hangs in the Balanceѻý> The U.S. could soon face a preventable public health crisis Mar 14, 2023
<ѻý>Cancer-Free Medicare Recipients Received Fentanyl Indicated for Cancer Painѻý> These prescriptions could lead to abuse, OIG report warns Mar 02, 2023
<ѻý>Over-the-Counter Naloxone Has the Power to Save Livesѻý> But removing barriers to access is an essential next step Feb 23, 2023
<ѻý>Proposed User Instructions for OTC Narcan Has FDA Concernedѻý> In emergency setting, proper use and administration by consumer is "essential," says agency staff Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain, Not Full Agonist Opioids, New VA Guidance Saysѻý> Unintended consequences of the recommendation need to be evaluated, experts maintain Feb 13, 2023
<ѻý>Cannabis May Interfere With Pregnancyѻý> Retrospective study finds exposure linked with higher rates of stillbirth, hypertensive disorders Feb 10, 2023
<ѻý>Oral Postpartum Depression Tx Heads to FDA; Shroom Microdosing; Autism and Mothereseѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Pledges to Extend Medicare's Solvency for 'At Least Two Decades'ѻý> Healthcare featured prominently in president's State of the Union address Feb 08, 2023
<ѻý>Republican Lawmakers Worry X-Waiver Elimination Could Stir Buprenorphine Diversionѻý> House members also look for ways to stop drug trafficking on Snapchat Feb 02, 2023
<ѻý>What Doctors Should Know About Xylazine in Fentanylѻý> Naloxone still works but additional support may be needed; wound care a challenge Feb 01, 2023
<ѻý>APA's New Eating Disorder Guide; TMS Coils Compared; Take-Home Psilocybin?ѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world Feb 01, 2023
<ѻý>When Surgeons Clamp Down on Opioids After Cardiac Operationsѻý> Pain control feasible even when dropping to zero opioids Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>Fewer Emergency Department Visits End With Opioid Prescriptionsѻý> 8% of ED patients have an opioid prescribed at discharge Jan 20, 2023
<ѻý>Pregnant Women With Syphilis, Substance Use More Likely to Pass Infection to Babiesѻý> Prompt treatment of syphilis needed to reduce poor outcomes, but many passed on prenatal care Jan 19, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Long-Acting Risperidone; TMS for Anxious Depression; CBT Bests Pharmaѻý> News and commentary from the psychiatry world Jan 18, 2023