Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

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Medication

Off-label medications for addictive disorders

Author:: Tyler Vanderhoof, MD; John J. Reitz, MD; Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

Off-label agents may help treat certain substance use disorders and gambling.

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Hands reaching out

Extended-release injectable naltrexone for opioid use disorder

Author:: Ashmeer Ogbuchi, MD; Karen Drexler, MD; Rachel Gluck, MD; Karen Hochman, MD; Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

We appreciate the important review by Gluck et al (“Managing patients with comorbid opioid and alcohol use disorders,” Current Psychiatry ,...

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Hands reaching out

Managing patients with comorbid opioid and alcohol use disorders

Author:: Rachel Gluck, MD; Karen Hochman, MD; Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

Consider the type and severity of withdrawal symptoms, patients’ goals, and other factors.

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Lab monitoring

Laboratory monitoring for patients on buprenorphine: 10 questions

Author:: Charlotte Van Hale, MD; Rachel Gluck, MD; Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

How to best use laboratory testing for patients with opioid use disorder.

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Man smoking

Measuring cotinine to monitor tobacco use and smoking cessation

Author:: Kimberly R. Stubbs, MD; Christopher R. Smith, MD; Yi-lang Tang, MD, PhD

For certain patients, cotinine screening may be a valuable addition to their treatment.

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