Colorado Says Yes to Medical Use of ‘Magic Mushrooms’
Colorado voters approved a measure to make the medical use of ‘magic mushrooms’ legal, paving the way for its use in treating several mental health disorders
Addiction/dependence
Exposure to Advertising Tied to Teen E-Cigarette Use
Similarly, peer use also tied to teen e-cigarette initiation
Experts Say New Street Drug Is ‘as Deadly as Fentanyl’
Overall, deaths in Tennessee known to be linked to nitazenes rose from 10 in 2020 to 42 one year later
Risk for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome Examined
Risk increased for neonates exposed to prescription opioids in utero during third trimester of pregnancy
DEA: “Rainbow Fentanyl” a Deliberate Tactic to Target Young People
Brightly colored versions of the synthetic opioid fentanyl are appearing across the US, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). In a press statement, the Agency reported that the colorful fentanyl, dubbed “rainbow fentanyl”, has been seized in 18 different states and has been found in multiple forms, including pills, powder, and blocks that resemble…
Psilocybin + Psychotherapy Cuts Heavy Drinking Days in Alcoholism
Percentage of heavy drinking days reduced with psilocybin combined with psychotherapy versus active placebo plus psychotherapy
Genetically Targeted Therapeutic Looks Promising for Alcohol Use Disorder
AD04 is a genetically targeted, serotonin-3 receptor antagonist that is believed to reduce alcohol intake by interfering with the dopamine reward system.
Treatment for Hep C Up Among People Who Inject Drugs
Among PWID with chronic HCV infection, proportion with detectable HCV RNA decreased from 100 percent in 2006 to 48 percent in 2019
Suvorexant May Ease Symptoms During Opioid Withdrawal Therapy
Small pilot study suggests suvorexant may improve sleep, reduce opioid withdrawal and craving during buprenorphine/naloxone taper
Experts Address Managing Cancer-Related Pain in Setting of Opioid Abuse, Misuse
Palliative and addiction medicine specialists provide consensus-based guidance for 3 common clinical scenarios
