Compared with nonpharmacologic approaches, research consistently supports the benefits of medication for opioid use disorder, including fewer deaths, higher rates of sustained recovery, and greater cost-effectiveness.
Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety
In 2019, xylazine contributed to death in 64 percent of cases and almost always also involved fentanyl
The FDA weigh up mandatory education for opioid prescribers; There’s an increase in the sale of strong psychoactive THC products; Brukinsa and Exkivity gain approval, respectively; And a number of supplement companies received FDA warning letters.
Overall opioid overdoses and opioid-involved deaths continue to increase.
Findings show decreased opioid consumption, better overall pain control following primary rotator cuff repair
Rates of overdose, mental health crises increased after dose tapering among patients prescribed stable, long-term, higher-dose opioid therapy
61.4 percent of the prescriptions written by dentists, surgeons; high-volume prescribers wrote more than half of prescriptions
Kloxxado is an opioid antagonist that delivers 8mg of naloxone hydrochloride per spray into the nasal cavity.
LYN-014 is an investigational oral, once-weekly, ultra-long-acting, extended-release levomethadone capsule to treat opioid use disorder.
