The appearance of xylazine in the United States as a fentanyl adulterant - Leconte CE, Sethi R.
Importance: Use of xylazine in the United States as an adulterant for drugs of abuse has increased in recent years, thus it is important for health care providers to understand the basic pharmacology and toxidrome of the drug, as well as management options... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 18, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
New National Data on Americans' Substance Use, Abuse New National Data on Americans' Substance Use, Abuse
The annual NSDUH also tracked fentanyl for the first time, reporting that 0.4% of Americans misused either a prescription or illegally manufactured form of the drug.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - November 15, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Americans Struggling With Addiction, Mental Health, SAMHSA Survey Shows
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the results of its 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) on Tuesday, which showed that nearly one in five... (Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry)
Source: MedPage Today Psychiatry - November 14, 2023 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: news
More Than 1 in 6 U.S. Adults, Teens Have Substance Use Disorder
TUESDAY, NOV. 14, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Over 1 in 6 Americans, adults and teens alike, suffered a substance use disorder in 2022, new government data released Monday shows.In the survey, alcohol and drug abuse involved roughly the same... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
An ‘Unsettling’ Drop in Life Expectancy for Men
The life expectancy gap between men and women reached its widest in nearly three decades, driven by more men dying of Covid and drug overdoses. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Azeen Ghorayshi Tags: your-feed-health your-feed-healthcare Deaths (Fatalities) Men and Boys Longevity Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Drug Abuse and Traffic Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Research Source Type: news
‘A Monster’: Super Meth and Other Drugs Push Crisis Beyond Opioids
Millions of U.S. drug users now are addicted to several substances, not just opioids like fentanyl and heroin. The shift is making treatment far more difficult. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - November 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jan Hoffman and Hilary Swift Tags: your-feed-science Methamphetamines Drug Abuse and Traffic Opioids and Opiates Buprenorphine (Drug) Mental Health and Disorders Fentanyl Pregnancy and Childbirth Addiction (Psychology) Heroin Cocaine and Crack Cocaine Naloxone (Drug) Source Type: news
Outcome prediction of methadone poisoning in the United States: implications of machine learning in the National Poison Data System (NPDS) - Mehrpour O, Saeedi F, Vohra V, Hoyte C.
Methadone is an opioid receptor agonist with a high potential for abuse. The current study aimed to compare different machine learning models to predict the outcomes following methadone poisoning. This six-year retrospective longitudinal study utilizes Nat... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 13, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
Americans Are Now Getting Far Fewer Opioids for Dental Pain
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 – If you’re getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you’re much less likely to get opioids than you were just a few years ago, new research reveals.That’s good news because opioid abuse is a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - November 10, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Portland substance use provider taps Corrections' behavioral health chief as new CEO
Devarshi Bajpai began his long career in substance abuse treatment at Fora, formerly called De Paul Treatment Centers. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - November 9, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Elizabeth Hayes Source Type: news
Inadequate coping strategies of men who have committed sexual aggression against women: a study of their developmental antecedents - Gauthier A, Deli C, Garant E, Proulx J.
Several researchers have found that men who have committed sexual aggression have inadequate coping strategies (e.g., paraphilic sexual fantasies, substance abuse). However, very few researchers have empirically examined the factors potentially associated ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 9, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
The mirage of upward mobility: conceptualization and implications for teen dating violence prevention - Puigvert-Mallart L, Le ón-Jiménez S, Joanpere M, Ramis-Salas M, Flecha R.
Alcohol and drug abuse are recognized risk factors in scientific literature that can leave female adolescents vulnerable to experience teen dating violence (TDV) in their relationships. These risk factors are highlighted in prevention campaigns, empowering... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - November 7, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Selects Cantata Health Solutions
Leading substance abuse treatment facility selects new technology to better prepare for the future. LAKEWAY, Texas, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services (CADAS) is pleased to announce that it has chosen the Arize care management platform from... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - November 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: CON Source Type: news
Understanding the science of addiction – podcast
After Matthew Perry ’s death was announced, a clip of the actor debating the science of addiction on the BBC’s Newsnight programme went viral. To find out where we’ve got to in our understanding of addiction, Ian Sample talks to Dr Nora Volkow, director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse. She explains how brain imaging has advanced our understanding of this chronic diseaseClips: NBC, BBCContinue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 7, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Ian Sample; produced by Joshan Chana; sound design by Mau Loseto; the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Opioids Health Medical research Society Psychology Neuroscience Source Type: news
Abortion Fuels a Hidden Mental Health Crisis
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I've seen firsthand the harmful effects that abortion can have on a woman's mental health. Problems like severe and persistent anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are, unfortunately, just the tip of the iceberg: women who have an abortion are also at…#ohio #abortions #supportafterabortion #maureencurley #phd #cleveland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 1, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Nitrous oxide inhalant abuse: preliminary results from a cross-sectional study on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Italian physicians (2023) - Ricc ò M, Ferraro P, Corrado S, Bottazzoli M, Marchesi F.
Background and Objectives: Nitrous oxide (N(2)O) has recently emerged as a cheap alternative to other recreational substances. Although legally available, its chronic use is associated with severe neurological and hematological complications due to the irr... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news
